2024 Employee Spotlights
Happy Employee Appreciation Week! Downtown is the home to genuine, kind and hardworking small business employees that deserve to be recognized and celebrated every day. Our downtown businesses appreciate their efforts and are providing an incredible array of treats to recognize them including a goody bag filled with surprises from Elevations Credit Union, Symmetry Massage, and Gelato Boy. Plus, they will be entered into the Employee Spotlight drawing. We have prizes from Pendleton, Bliss, Athleta, Clean Your Dirty Face, Ghost Tours, BoCo Life, Pasta Press, Bitty & Beau's, Cotopaxi, Restor, Downtown Boulder, My Neighbor Felix, Museum of Boulder, Postino WineCafe, and Mindful Works.
Looking to nominate one of your own employees who has gone above and beyond?
Submit your nomination here.
Brenna Peterson | People Production Media Services, Inc.
"Brenna is the type of coworker that everyone wishes they could have. Not only is she an incredibly talented designer and animator, but she's a consistent and enthusiastic team player."
Catherine Bruning | Hawaii Fluid Art
"Catherine (Cat) is such a dedicated and genuine person. Besides her extreme artistic talent, she brings a calm and comfortable atmosphere to the store where people feel free to be themselves, entirely."
Chad Peters | Boulder Spirts by Vapor Distillery
"Chad is our newest member of the team, and already he is making an amazing difference to the productivity of our organization."
Eliska Merchant-Dest | Hawaii Fluid Art
"Eliska has been an outstanding employee and friend. She comes into work every day with a big smile on her face, ready to make some beautiful art and help out customers!"
Elizabeth (Lizzy) Sommer | Coburn Architecture
"Lizzy's arrives at work on her bicycle, accompanied by her bright smile and cool plant-themed earrings, sets a tone of enthusiasm for the day ahead."
Janet Smith | Office Partners on Pearl
"Janet is so special because she is such a hard worker and very committed to making our office space a great place."
Jocelyn Wallen | Lindsay's Boulder Deli
"Jocelyn keeps the ship afloat, and continues to teach others to be “the best version of themselves” while at work or not at work."
Karen Goldberg | Aurora Organic Dairy
"Karen is a godsend. She is kind and thoughtful and is always willing to help and does so with a smile on her face."
Landon Quinoez | Rocket Fizz
"Landon has gone above and beyond at Rocket Fizz. He is kind, patient, sweet (pun intended) and always willing to lend a helping hand."
Maya Haims | Hawaii Fluid Art
"Maya is a wonderful employee and truly lights up the studio with her energy. She is always engaged and supportive at work and is an awesome instructor!"
Meghan (Hazel) Baltas | People Production Media Services, Inc.
"Hazel is truly a joy to work with. Not only is she a talented designer who has created beautiful concepts for local, national and global companies, but her attention to detail is fantastic and she keeps projects moving on schedule."
Morrea Clark | Where the Buffalo Roam
"Morrea Clark is a fantastic employee who is a huge asset to Where the Buffalo Roam and fully deserves this recognition."
Nina Norman | Shambhala Publications
"As our office manager, front-desk liaison, and customer-service coordinator, Nina is the face of Shambhala Publications to many near and far! And her warmth, kindness, and commitment to serving both her fellow teammates and our customers is a shining model of what we hope to embody as a company."
Nok Simon | Bobbles & Lace
“Nok makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable. She has a way about her that lights up the room and the people she engages with. On top of that she has a great sense of style and upon laying eyes on you knows exactly what would fit you well and make you feel terrific!"
Osmar LaRosa-Osuna | Coburn Architecture
"Osmar exemplifies our company's values through his consistent willingness to assist colleagues with their projects. He frequently volunteers his time and expertise, often working overtime because of his passion for design. "
Rachel Burd | Ozo Coffee West Pearl
"Rachel is a long-time barista at Ozo West. She greets the me and the other customers (some of whom are dogs!) with a smile and a friendly word each morning."
Sarah Montes | Colorado Glass Works
"Sarah Montes deserves to be highlighted because of how she makes Colorado Glass Works an incredible place to be every day."
Shannon Jones | Stantec
"Shannon, serving as both an Architect and Project Manager in our Boulder team, exemplifies hard work and dedication. Her consistent brilliance is matched by her radiant smile and engaging demeanor at work."
Shaya Barzilai | Coburn Architecture
"Shaya exemplifies our company's values through her dedication to excellence, integrity, and innovation. She consistently delivers high-quality designs that reflect our commitment to sustainable and aesthetically pleasing architecture."
Sydney Campbell | Elison Rd
"Sydney has been with Elison Rd for almost 3 years and is such a big part of the reason Elison Rd is a close knit team and a favorite on Pearl Street.
Tarah Swaney | Art Mart Gifts
"Tarah epitomizes our values of customer delight. She embodies integrity, teamwork, and innovation in her daily work, fostering a vibrant workplace culture where visitors to Downtown Boulder come to experience Boulder at its finest."