Earlier this week, you might have read that PROJECT C.U.R.E. had been selected as a finalist for ColoradoBiz Magazine's Top Company award. At today's awards luncheon, PROJECT C.U.R.E. President/CEO Dr. Douglas Jackson was present to accept the top honors in the nonprofit category.

This is a day of celebration for all PROJECT C.U.R.E. volunteers, donors, supporters, and staff around the country! In winning the award, PROJECT C.U.R.E. was recognized for its financial performance, operational excellence, and community involvement.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. congratulates fellow finalists for the award, Colorado UpLift and Denver Rescue Mission. Both organizations coordinate volunteer activities for program participants on a very regular basis at the PROJECT C.U.R.E. Colorado.

ColoradoBiz Magazine has recognized PROJECT C.U.R.E. as a finalist for its annual Top Company award in the nonprofit category. The organization shares this early distinction with two other Colorado-based nonprofits: Denver Rescue Mission and Colorado Uplift.

Top Company is Colorado’s most competitive business awards program, judged on the basis of sustained financial performance, operational excellence and community involvement. Companies submit or are nominated to the program. Long-time sponsor Deloitte selects finalists after rigorous evaluations. Then a panel of business professionals and leading policy officials convenes to determine winners in each category. Winners in each category will be announced Sept. 15 at an awards luncheon in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. PROJECT C.U.R.E. thanks its volunteers, donors, and supporters for their contributions to the organization, who have made this honor possible.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. President/CEO Dr. Douglas Jackson has been selected as a finalist for PEOPLE magazine and Major League Baseball's "All-Stars Among Us" contest, which allows for public recognition of individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve their community.

PROJECT C.U.R.E. Founder Dr. James W. Jackson and current President/CEO Dr. Douglas Jackson both recently received Civis Princeps, or First Citizen, awards from Regis University. They were two of the four individuals receiving the award in 2009.

In this picture: PROJECT C.U.R.E. Founder James W. Jackson accepts his Civis Princeps award at Regis University. Photo: Lisa Greco.	In this picture: PROJECT C.U.R.E. President/CEO W. Douglas Jackson accepts his Civis Princeps award at Regis University. Photo: Lisa Greco.

For 50 years, Regis University has bestowed the Civis Princeps award on Colorado residents for outstanding work in and service to the community. Now the University's highest honor, the Civis Princeps award recognizes individuals whose life and work exemplify the University's mission of "men and women in service of others." 

PROJECT C.U.R.E. Receives 2008 Best of Tempe Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., December 8, 2008 -- PROJECT C.U.R.E. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Tempe Award in the Non-Profit Organizations category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Local Business Association