Citizens Project

Citizens Project Presents 2011 Divine Award Recipient: Mary Ellen McNally

Posted by Bailey

What: Citizens Project’s seventh annual Divine Award Celebration, an event that honors an individual in the Pikes Peak region who has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant democracy in which equal rights are protected and differences are respected.  This year’s recipient is Mary Ellen McNally, local community activist. Previous recipients are John Weiss, Mary Lou Makepeace, Dr. Jim White, Pam Jones and Juliet Draper (shared award), Lorne Kramer, and Richard Skorman.

Who:  The event is open to the public, and a $15 donation is suggested.  Please RSVP by January 28 to: bailey@citizensproject.org or (719) 520-9899

When: Thursday, February 3, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Where: Stargazers Theater, 10 Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Why: The Divine Award is given annually to a person whose commitment to diversity, equality and religious freedom has impacted the community in positive and lasting ways. The award simultaneously recognizes the accomplishments of its recipient and honors the legacy of Amy Divine, the founder of Citizens Project, who dedicated her energy to championing traditional American values of equal rights, individual freedoms, separation of church and state, civic engagement and respect for diversity.

About Mary Ellen McNally:

Mary Ellen McNally has been a resident of Colorado Springs for 46 years. For nearly 30 years, McNally has devoted herself to creating a community that honors and nurtures the lives of all who inhabit it. A self-described “professional volunteer,” McNally has worked tirelessly to improve the community, especially in the areas of public policy, education, the arts, health, and civic engagement.

She has held 2 elected positions: District Eleven School Board and Colorado Springs City Council. She has also held numerous leadership positions including President: Cheyenne Village Board, American Red Cross Board, Colorado Springs Symphony and the Junior League. Currently, she serves on the Boards of Memorial Health System, Colorado Springs Leadership Institute, Silver Key, Southern Colorado Aids Project, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, and American National Bank.

McNally is also a former member of the Citizens Project Board of Directors and a current member of the organization’s Advisory Council.

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