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Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
​(MYCVA)

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From the left, Terry Nelson MYCVA committee member and honoree, Lisa Cook, Lotus Network.
CONGRATULATIONS
​to the February 2023 MYCVA Recipient, Lisa Cook! 
Lisa Cook was honored with the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award for her volunteer work with Lotus Network.

Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award

Do You Know an Outstanding Volunteer? Volunteers are the heart of our community and are a precious resource to nonprofit organizations. The vital work of volunteers throughout the Denver metropolitan community is recognized through the Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award (MYCVA). Nominate an outstanding volunteer today!
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Minoru Yasui Tribute

Minoru Yasui was most well-known for his courageous stand against military orders that resulted in the forced removal and imprisonment of over 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry during World War II, but his entire life was committed to the defense of human and civil rights, and justice for all.
Minoru Yasui tribute website >>

About the Award

​The award, presented eight times a year, honors men and women who make unique contributions to the community. The recipient receives a $2,000 cash award to designate to a non-profit agency of their choice.
Mr. Yasui was a community leader dedicated to improving the quality of life for all people. Educated as an attorney, Minoru Yasui served as the Executive Director of the Denver Commission on Community Relations for 16 years and was a champion of civil rights. Mr. Yasui died in 1986.

Any person of any age who lives in the seven county Metro Denver area is eligible. Nomination forms are reviewed by a select committee of Denver metropolitan area citizens who represent a cross section of backgrounds, interests and occupations. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis. Spark the Change Colorado provides financial and administrative support of this program. Other sponsors include the City and County of Denver, Lanny and Sharon Martin, and MYCVA Committee Members.

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Past Recipients:

2023
Denver Post​ recognizes MYCVA recipient, Abbie Hayutin of Dress for Success
2022
2021
Denver Post recognizes "Force of Nature" Sandra Wright of South High Food Pantry
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The Greenwood Villager recognizes Liza Patton of TAPS
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