2014 Korbel Dinner – 50th Anniversary Celebration
Monday, September 22
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Anna & John J. Sie, Philanthropists & Founders of the Anna & John J. Sie Foundation
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Jeff Tarr, CEO of DigitalGlobe
Keynote Speaker

Condoleezza Rice, 66th U.S. Secretary of State
2013 Korbel Dinner
Monday, September 9
Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
Honorees
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Michael J. Long, Chairman, President & CEO of Arrow Electronics, Inc.
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver’s Global Service Award
 President George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States of America
2012 Korbel Dinner
Wednesday, August 15
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Trygve Myrhen, University of Denver Board Trustee
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Lee McIntire, Chairman & CEO of CH2MHill
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver’s Global Leadership Award
 Walter Isaacson, President & CEO of the Aspen Institute
2011 Korbel Dinner
Wednesday, August 24
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Timothy Marquez, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Venoco, Inc.
 Bernadette Marquez, Co-founder & Chief Executive,The Timothy & Bernadette Marquez Foundation
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Chauncey Billups, New York Knicks Guard
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver’s Global Advancement Award
 Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations
2010 Korbel Dinner
Friday, August 27
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 J. Landis Martin, Founder & Managing Director, Platte River Ventures;
Chairman, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Leo Kiely, CEO of MillerCoors
 Reverend Susan Kiely, Founder of Women With A Cause
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the Josef Korbel Outstanding Alumni Award
 Condoleezza Rice, 66th U.S. Secretary of State
2009 Korbel Dinner
Thursday, August 20
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Johnston R. Livingston (in memoriam)
 Patricia A. Livingston
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Christina A. Gold, President & CEO, The Western Union Company
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the International Human Security Award
 Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of Mercy Corps
2008 Korbel Dinner
Tuesday, October 14
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Frederic C. Hamilton
 Jane Hamilton
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver Josef Korbel Distinguished Alumni Award
 General George W. Casey, Jr., 36th Chief of Staff of the United States Army & Former Commander,
Multi-National Force- Iraq
2007 Korbel Dinner
Thursday, August 30
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Robert Newman
 Judi Newman
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Wayne W. Murdy, Chairman of the Board, Newmont Mining
Keynote Speaker

Madeleine Korbel Albright, 64th U.S. Secretary of State & Principal of The Albright Group LLC
2006 Korbel Dinner
Tuesday, August 15
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Scott Reiman, President, Hexagon Investments
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 R. David Hoover, President & CEO, Ball Corporation
Special Tribute
Korbel Award for Ethical Leadership
 Daniel L. Ritchie, Chancellor Emeritus, University of Denver
Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Aleksander Kwaśniewski, President of the Republic of Poland (1995-2005)
2005 Korbel Dinner
Tuesday, August 16
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Joy Burns, President, D.C. Burns Realty & Trust Company; Trustee, University of Denver
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Charlie Fote, Chairman & CEO of First Data Corporation
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver Distinguished Diplomat Award
 Antonio O. Garza, Jr., United States Ambassador to Mexico (2002-2009)
2004 Korbel Dinner
Saturday, August 7
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Merle Catherine Chambers, Philanthropist, Founder, Chambers Family Fund
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Kiki Vandeweghe, General Manager, Denver Nuggets
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver Global Philanthropist Award
 George Soros, Philanthropist, Founder & Chairman, The Open Society Institute
2003 Korbel Dinner
Friday, August 8
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Peter A. Kudla, CEO, Metropolitan Homes
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 The Honorable Hank Brown, President & CEO, Daniels Fund
Keynote Speaker & Recipient of the University of Denver Peace & Justice Award
 Madeline Korbel Albright, 64th U.S. Secretary of State & Founder of the Albright Group, LLC
2002 Korbel Dinner
Tuesday, August 20
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Nancy Petry
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 John J. Sie, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Starz Encore; Founder & Chairman, Encore International;
Chairman & CEO, International Channel Networks
Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Alan K. Simpson, Former United States Senator from Wyoming
2001 Korbel Dinner
Wednesday, August 22
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Don Hoagland
 Mary Hoagland
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Ralph R. Peterson, Chairman, President & CEO, CH2M Hill Companies, Ltd.
Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Maurice Strong, President, University of Peace
2000 Korbel Dinner
Wednesday, August 23
Denver Marriott City Center
Honorees
Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award
 Walt & Georgia Imhoff
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Gene Schneider, Chairman, UnitedGlobalCom, Inc.
Keynote Speaker

Brian P. Lamb, Chairman & CEO of C-SPAN
1999 Korbel Dinner
Thursday, August 26
Hyatt Regency Denver
Honorees
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 C. Edward McVaney, Chairman, J.D. Edwards & Company
Keynote Speaker

W. Leo Kiely, III, President & CEO, Coors Brewing Company
1998 Korbel Dinner
Wednesday, August 19
Westin Hotel
Honorees
University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award
 Mayor Wellington E. Webb, Mayor of Denver (1991-2003)
 First Lady Wilma J. Webb
Keynote Speaker

Rosa Whitaker, Former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa