2023PatriotAward Bill Hughes, PGA COO/General Manager Country Club of the Rockies

Dedication to Vets by Hughes Leads to COPGA Patriot Award

023 recipient of the Colorado PGA Section Patriot is presented to a Colorado PGA of America Golf fies patriotism through the game of golf and g commitment and dedication to the men and y served and protected the United States of ber of the PGA of America since 1984 and currently eneral Manager of The Country Club of the Rockies hen Bill arrived at CCR in 2019, the Club's g any military initiative was limited to a small oneless than $25k annually. In 2020, with a vision to t in the Vail Valley that would significantly make a hose who have given the most in defense of this country, partnering with Ken Eakes, Executive Director, Military Warrior Support Foundation and Cheryl Jensen, President/Founder, Vail Veterans Program, the Club's GM, with the support of the Board of Directors and Membership, created a platform of involvement and support resulting in over $500k raised the past two years

The Club has hosted top military officials, Medal of Honor recipients, state and local officials, and over a dozen wounded warriors each year as a part of a fundraising dinner on September 10th and the golf event on September 11th, each year. Hughes, the two host organizations, and a special CCR Member named Jim Thomason work closely together to foster the development and growth of this special event. It is a community effort supported by CCR Members and residents of the Arrowhead Community.

Bill will be recognized for his achievements at the Colorado PGA Awards Gala, presented by Citywide Banks, on Friday, October 27th Doors are open to the public