Minoru Yasui
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.
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Cori Jackamore, Denver Public Library
Diane Peck, Three Birds Alliance
Cody Phifer, Denver Children’s Foundation
Laura Guthals, Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry
Terri Seim, ALS United Rocky Mountain
Jen Frenkel, South High Giving Grocery
Ashton Chapman, Struggle of Love
Mike Chapman, Shalom Park
Burna Dunn, English Learning Center
Stephen Franklin, SAME Cafe
To submit a donation by mail, please send checks or money orders payable to ‘Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award’
to 8100 E. Arapahoe Rd, Suite 200, Centennial, CO.
2025 Award Recipients
Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award
About the Award
The award, presented ten 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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To submit a donation by mail, please send checks or money orders payable to ‘Minoru Yasui Community Volunteer Award’
to 99 Inverness Drive E, Suite 130, Centennial, CO 80112.