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By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County.  Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning, and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.

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In observance of the New Year, all Douglas County offices will be closed for on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.

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Douglas County Hall of Fame

From neighbors who lend a hand without being asked, to students pushing boundaries in the classroom and on the field to local businesses quietly giving back, Douglas County is filled with people making a difference. The Douglas County Hall of Fame celebrates individuals of all ages who go above and beyond to strengthen our community. Nominees selected by the Board of County Commissioners may be honored with a letter of recognition, at a public meeting, featured here on this page and/or presented with a ceremonial challenge coin, a timeless symbol of exceptional service and achievement.

Know someone making Douglas County better? Use the form below to submit a nomination for the Hall of Fame.

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Thank You!

2025 has been an incredible year for Douglas County, and it wouldn’t be possible without all the generous, compassionate and service-minded members of our community. What began as a simple way to recognize the good deeds happening around the County, the Hall of Fame has become an important touchstone on the importance of giving back.

Watch the 2025 Hall of Fame Highlights

Recognition Recipients

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is proud to honor individuals whose accomplishments reflect the excellence, dedication and spirit of Douglas County. This recognition may highlight acts of service, leadership in local organizations or outstanding contributions to public life, but it also extends to personal triumphs such as earning state or national honors, winning academic or athletic competitions or making a positive difference through creativity, innovation or perseverance.

December 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

  • Eva Wilson
    • Chief Deputy DA Eva Wilson was honored at the Dec. 11, 2025, State of the County event. Wilson was honored for more than 40 years of service as a prosecutor.
    • Watch a video of her induction.

November 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

  • Nov. 18: Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Mark Maloney
    • Mark, a Vietnam Veteran and former marathon runner, has long been an advocate for Douglas County’s open spaces and trails and for helping other accident victims and Veterans recover from injuries, especially since an accident in 2020 left him paralyzed.
    • Commissioners inducted him into the Douglas County Hall of Fame for his service (past and present) to our country and community.
    • Watch Mark’s recognition at the Nov. 18, 2025, Business Meeting
    • Read more about Mark’s story.

October 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

  • Oct. 28: Castle Pines Golf Club
    • Recognized for their success in hosting the 2024 BMW Championship. Some of the tournament’s accomplishments include:
      • More than 138,000 spectators in attendance, the championship delivered a powerful economic boost to our local community.
      • The PGA TOUR named the BMW Championship its “Tournament of the Year” for an unprecedented sixth time, a distinction no other event in TOUR history has achieved.
      • The event raised a record-setting $10.2 million for the Evans Scholars Foundation, funding full college scholarships for youth caddies across the country — the largest single-year contribution in the tournament’s history.
    • Watch their recognition at the Oct. 28, 2025, Business Meeting

September 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

  • Sept. 2: 23rd Judicial District and Sheriff’s Office Staff

August 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

July 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

June 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

  • Andy Abner
    • Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Administrator of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
  • Laura Anglemyer
    • Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Secondary Educator of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
  • Anne Burke
    • Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Elementary Educator of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
  • Meg Dyck
    • Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Department Employee of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.
  • Susan Helton
    • Recognized for winning two 2024 Incipere Awards by Entrada Publishing for two published books, one in the fantasy category and the other in the young children’s category.
  • Deb Stewart
    • Recognized for being named the 2025 Apple Awards Classified Employee of the Year by the Foundation for Douglas County Schools.

May 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

  • Maya A.
  • MariaJose M.
  • Ren R.
  • Kaelani S.
  • Highlands Ranch Orthodontics
    • Recognized for being named Start-Up Business of the Year by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

April 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

  • Liam Abner
  • Corrine Christian
    • Recognized for building community, uplifting others and creating meaningful change in the lives of women and families.
  • Spencer Hola
  • Glenn Jones
    • Recognized for supporting fellow Navy SEAL veterans, donating to local nonprofits and contributing to the new Navy SEAL Museum in San Diego.
  • John Marchlowska
  • Rock Canyon High School students
  • Valor Christian High School Students

March 2025

Recognized at a Business Meeting

Additional Recognition

  • Sidd A.
  • Bob Byrne
    • Recognized as the Roxborough Park Volunteer of the Year due to the countless hours dedicated improving the community through fire risk mitigation, emergency preparedness and more.
  • Jimmy and Lasinda Crane
    • Recognized for winning the Best Italian Restaurant in Colorado award by ‘5 Reasons to Visit’ and Large Business of the Year by the South Metro Denver Chamber for Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant.
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The Board of Commissioners launched this initiative by honoring Howard Berger – a WWII Veteran, lifelong public servant and centenarian who says his proudest moments are those in which he helped fellow soldiers overseas. Mr. Berger was presented with a Douglas County Challenge Coin and became the first distinguished honoree in the Douglas County Hall of Fame on March 11, 2025.

Watch the Interview with Mr. Berger

  • 2025 Douglas County Hall of Fame Nomination

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