RAQC CLEAN AIR CHAMPION AWARDS
Nominate a 2026 Clean Air Champion – Nominations Close June 1
We’re now accepting nominations for our Clean Air Champion of the Year! Help us recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations making a real impact on air quality in our region. Submit your nomination by June 1.
Join us this fall to celebrate:
You and a guest are invited to this free event where we’ll honor our Clean Air Champions and bring together community partners to raise a glass to cleaner air and learn more about the work of the Regional Air Quality Council.
Food and drinks will be provided by our event sponsor and partners at Ace Hardware.
Event Details:
When: September 15 | 4:30–7:30PM
Where: Denver Performing Arts Complex
1101 13th St, Denver, Colorado 80204
(Held in the Directors’ Board Room inside the Helen Bonfils Theatre Building)
Tickets: Coming soon — stay tuned!
About Clean Air Champions
As the lead air quality planning agency for the Metro Denver/North Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Area, the RAQC created the Clean Air Champions Recognition Program. The RAQC recognizes leaders and businesses that demonstrate a commitment to improving the region’s air quality. Each year, these champions are celebrated at the RAQC’s Clean Air Happy Hour. The RAQC has identified the following categories of champions:
Board Champion
Board Champions are members of the RAQC’s board that have demonstrated a particular dedication to the governance or promotion of the RAQC and its programs.
Business Champion
Business Champions go above and beyond to partner with nonprofits, donate to causes, or implement and promote programs to make a positive impact on air quality in the Denver Metro/North Front Range Ozone Nonattainment Region.
Community Champion
Community Champions are residents in the ozone nonattainment region that exemplify individual commitment to improving air quality in their community.
Legislative Champion
Legislative Champions advocate for better air quality in the state legislature – ensuring a future in which the residents of the ozone nonattainment region can breathe easy.
Local Government Champion
Local Government Champions use their position of leadership to benefit their communities by prioritizing air quality improvement.
