Meetings Industry Council of Colorado Honored with ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Best Philanthropic Event Award for Serving Up Hope 2024
Denver, Colorado — The Meetings Industry Council of Colorado (MIC of Colorado) is proud to announce that its annual Serving Up Hope event has been recognized as the Best Philanthropic Event of 2024 by ColoradoBiz Magazine. This prestigious award highlights MIC’s enduring commitment to uniting the meetings and hospitality community in support of local hunger relief efforts.
Held each November, Serving Up Hope brings together industry professionals for a lively culinary competition, silent auction, and networking luncheon—all benefiting Food Bank of the Rockies. Since its inception, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of meals for Colorado families in need, thanks to the generosity and passion of MIC members and partners.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized by ColoradoBiz,” said Allison Kinsley, CMM, CMP, CED, Executive Director of the Meetings Industry Council of Colorado. “Serving Up Hope is a reflection of the heart and soul of our industry—collaborative, generous, and deeply rooted in community impact.”
The award celebrates not only the event’s fundraising success but also its role in strengthening industry bonds and fostering a shared mission of service. With participation from MIC’s twelve member organizations and dozens of hospitality partners, Serving Up Hope showcases the power of collective action in creating meaningful change.
About MIC of Colorado
The Meetings Industry Council of Colorado (MIC) is a coalition of professional meetings and events associations dedicated to advancing the meetings industry through collaboration, education, and advocacy. MIC hosts one of the largest regional meetings and events conferences in the country and serves as a unifying voice for industry professionals across the state.
Serving Up Hope
Serving Up Hope is MIC of Colorado’s annual philanthropic event benefiting Food Bank of the Rockies. With support from industry leaders, venues, and suppliers, the event brings together hospitality professionals for a meaningful afternoon of giving, connection, and culinary creativity—all to fight food insecurity across Colorado.
