“Everywhere we turn you are there fighting for kids like Matty, and I don’t know where we would be without people like you.” – Darick W. LaSelle, Parent
2018 Easter Seals Colorado Leadership Award
2015 Women of Influence Award - Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce
Firefly Autism's 2015 Luminescence Heartlight Award
Champions for Children Advocate – Sewall Child Development Center 2013
Women Who Changed the Heart of The City – Denver Rescue Mission 2011
Outstanding Women in Business, Non-profit and Government – Denver Business Journal 2010
Community Leader and Advocate of the Year – Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved 2010
William Funk Award for Building Communities – Colorado Non-profit Association 2009
Children’s Champion – Triad Early Childhood Council 2008
Child Health and Welfare Award – Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2007
Superhero – Families and Allies Working Together 2007
CPA’s Who Make A Difference Award – Colorado Society of CPA’s 2007
“Betty supports every non-profit and state agency that supports people with developmental disabilities, whether by letters of support, working together on grants, developing legislation, being a spokesperson, or brainstorming solutions. She is fiercely determined to make a difference. Those that know her want to know how she can keep producing results with the same passion and energy she has always demonstrated. Betty tells us her inspiration is her son, Eli.
Betty is truly a visionary leader for Colorado, an exceptional person and parent, and Colorado citizens and non-profits will continue to benefit from her passionate leadership. Betty believes in possibilities and has made a difference in thousands of lives.” – Carol Meredith, Executive Director, The ARC of Arapahoe and Douglas County
