Established in 2025 the Education Champion award honors an exceptional leader whose vision, dedication, and advocacy have made a profound and lasting impact on public education. Recipients of this award—whether educators, business leaders, elected officials, or community members— demonstrate a steadfast commitment to strengthening schools, empowering educators, and expanding opportunities for students. Through their leadership and innovative contributions, they have shaped the future of learning and inspired positive change, leaving a legacy that will benefit generations to come.
Stapp Toyota has made an extraordinary difference for St. Vrain Valley Schools and the Education Foundation through meaningful investments across the district and through the “Stapp Inspires” program, which uplifts and celebrates educators each month – bringing well-deserved recognition to the teaching profession and reminding our community of the power of great educators. Their deep commitment to families, students, and the broader community is both inspiring and impactful, and we truly cannot imagine a more deserving recipient of this honor.
“It’s a rare individual who comes along every once in a while and who raises the standards of excellence and who captures the hearts of many and through their actions, inspire people to believe and achieve what was once perhaps thought to be impossible.”