A record number of attendees paid tribute to Colorado’s distinguished business leaders at the unforgettable 26th annual Colorado Business Hall of Fame held on January 29 at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center.

Junior Achievement (JA) students had the honor of introducing the 2015 Laureates: Pat Bowlen (award accepted by Annabel Bowlen); H. Brown Cannon, Brown W. Cannon and George R. Cannon (award accepted by Jim Cannon); Thomas A. Petrie; Klaus Obermeyer; and Bob and Joanna Sakata.

Some of the many highlights of this inspiring event included welcome remarks by Governor John Hickenlooper, a champion’s toast to Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and yodeling by Klaus Obermeyer.

JA and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce congratulate the laureates and thank everyone who helped to support this historic event! The Colorado Business Hall of Fame dinner was graciously underwritten by UMB Bank. The Video Vignettes were sponsored by the Fidelity Investments. The General Reception was sponsored by IMA Financial Group and the Dessert Reception was sponsored by Lockton Companies, LLC. Additional support was provided by Al’s Formal Wear, ColoradoBiz Magazine, Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, and Can of Creative.

Mark your calendar for next year’s Colorado Business Hall of Fame that will be held on January 28, 2016.