Awards – January 17, 2014

Mary McDonald and Carmelia Van Horn, employees of Broomfield-based Ball Corp., will receive 2014 Women in Manufacturing Science, Technology, Engineering and Production awards for their excellence and leadership in manufacturing. The STEP awards, sponsored by the Manufacturing Institute in partnership with Deloitte, University of Phoenix and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, honor women who have demonstrated manufacturing excellence in science, technology, engineering or production roles through their positive impact on a company’s product development, process improvement, projects, sales or other similar activities. They will receive the awards Feb. 6 at a reception in Washington, D.C.

Capt. Andrew Triolo received a medal of honor from the Lyons Fire Protection District, and Capt. Mike DiCristina received a distinguished service award from the Berthoud Fire Protection District for their service during the September floods. Triolo was cited for multiple rescues during the flood, working seven straight days and nights in Lyons. DiCristina stayed on duty straight through the first 48 hours of the flood and then worked 12-hour shifts in the days that followed in Berthoud, including leading a crew of first responders on a several-mile hike to check on the welfare of dozens of stranded residents.

Debra Darnofall, the city of Longmont’s risk manager, received a Community All Stars Award from St. Louis-based Safety National for her efforts, commitment and quick acts following the major flooding in Longmont in September. As part of the award, Darnofall selected the Longmont Community Foundation – St. Vrain Flooding Relief Fund to receive a $10,000 donation from Safety National in her honor.

Longmont-based Robin Chocolates, 600 S. Airport Road, Longmont, was named one of the top 10 chocolate makers in North America by Dessert Professional magazine. The periodical will honor the business, owned by Robin Autorino, in its January issue.

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