Star Player Awards
Recognizes the outstanding contributions one individual within a voting member organization has made over the course of the previous year with special attention this year to their resilience and perseverance through the challenges of the COVID pandemic.
Dennis Mitchell (Central City Concern)
Dennis originally came to Central City Concern in 2012 to address addiction challenges and graduated from the HRR Program. He started his journey of employment with Central City Concern first with Clean and Safe, then transitioned to a fulltime position at the Shoreline as a Community Building Assistant. Dennis found his calling as a Case Manager for the Parole Transition Program in 2014 and has been working with the re-entry community ever since. Hand in hand with community partners, Dennis works with our re-entry populations that have the most significant barriers to successful reintegration back into society. Dennis gives back to his community with dedication and passion.