December 1, 2010 - Several hundred arts supporters and friends turned out on November 30, 2010 to honor and congratulate Floyd Ciruli, recipient of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District's 2010 Rex Morgan Award. The roster of exemplary nominees included: Mark Arnold of Arvada, Ruth Fountain of Aurora, Harriet Hogue of Denver, Lynn Jeffers of Broomfield, Tom Jensen of Denver, Judge Raymond Dean Jones of Denver, Stevan Strain of Parker and Chris Wineman of Denver.Mr. Ciruli was honored for his tremendous impact to the formation and continued success of the SCFD. James Harrington, SCFD Board Chair, made the presentation of the etched award bowl to Floyd after he and Board Secretary, Marcia Johnson presented certificates recognizing and thanking all nominees.
The Award ceremony took place at the Chambers Grant Salon at the Denver Performing Arts Complex where guests were treated to an Italian-themed evening in honor of the recipient's heritage including a delicious buffet by Kevin Taylor Catering and the vocal artistry of the Colorado Children's Chorale and opera singer Amy Andersson, along with a solo dance piece by a member of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. Members of the Denver Municipal Band were also on hand to add fanfare to the fun evening. SCFD is very grateful to all the donors and volunteers who helped make the ceremony possible.
For more information on nominees and to download photos visit our website www.scfd.org.
Greater Denver Metro area voters created the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District in 1988 to provide public financial support to scientific and cultural organizations. Between 1989 and 2009, SCFD distributed over $628 million to over 500 unique organizations via the 1¢ on every $10 retail sales and use tax in the seven-county District. Counties within the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District include Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas (except for Castle Rock and Larkspur) and Jefferson. SCFD facilitates distribution of the voter-approved retail sales and use tax funds to organizations that provide for the enlightenment and entertainment of the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement or preservation of art, music, theater, dance, zoology, botany, natural history or cultural history.
