The annual Vale La Pena event recognizes champions in the Hispanic and Latino community while raising funds to support the programs and operations of Scouting Colorado.
- Celebrate Champions of the Hispanic and Latino Community
- Experience Scouting Activities
- Indulge in Multi-Cultural Foods
- Network with Community Leaders
- Have Fun For A Cause
Please join us in giving because Scouting…Vale La Pena!
Where: Mile High Station, 2027 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
When: October 22, 2026 at 6:00pm
Tickets: Coming soon!
100% of proceeds stay local to support Scouting Colorado programs across the Denver Metro and Western Slope. In 2025, 840 youth participated in our Scoutreach program at no cost because of events like Vale la Pena and sponsors like YOU.
Nominations are open! Click below to nominate 2026 honorees:
Previous recipients of Vale la Pena Awards:
- 2025 – Joe Black, Patty Salazar, Todd Saliman, Linda Sosa,
- 2024 -David Castaneda, Arturo Gutierrez, Marlene de la Rosa, Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
- 2023 – Felicia Fernandez
- 2022 – Curtis Letson, Grant Thorton, Denver Public Schools
- 2021 – Luis Alvarez, Mike Ferrufino, Tepeyac Community Health Center
- 2019 – Rocio Perez; Risas Dental; Carlos Peralta; John Cabeza
- 2018 – Colorado Rapids; Colorado Elks; Luis Alvarez
- 2017 – Wells Fargo; Manny Rodriguez; Enrique Ramirez
- 2016 – Dr Robert Villareal; Sergio Colmenero; Mountain States Employers Council; Xcel Energy
- 2015- Mark Cordova; Mark Williams; Adolph Coors Foundation;
- 2014 – Patricia Barela-Rivera; Veronica Barela; Senator Irene Aguilar, MD; Padres & Jóvenes Unidos
- 2013 – John Ikard; Paul Lopez; Florence Hernandez-Ramos; Wesley Woodyard; Delta Dental Foundation; Colorado Latino Leadership; Advocacy & Research Organization (CLLARO)
- 2012 – Juanita Chacon; Guillermo “Bill” V. Vidal; Joseph A. Garcia; Posthumously, James E. Bye.
- 2011- Barbara Brohl; Darlene LeDoux, Ph.D.; Manuel Martinez; Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF)
- 2010-Thomas Honig; Irene Ibarra; Dr. Stephen Jordan; Ronald Montoya
- 2009-Michael Bennet; Linda Alvarado; Mario Carrera; Pat Cortez; Sister Alicia Cuaron; Ester Quintana Matheson
- 2008- Roy Romer; Daniels Fund; Lorenzo Trujillo; Luis Torres; Lena Archuleta
- 2007- Ken Salazar; Judge Christine Arguello; John Hickenlooper; Lola Salazar; Mi Casa Resource Center for Women
- 2006- Hon. Federico F. Pena; Polly B. Baca; Michael J. Shaw; Hispanic Annual Salute
For sponsorship information, please contact:
Mariana Larrea, Associate Development Director
