Awards & Publications

Vibe Tribe Adventures Awards & Recognitions

Colorado Lottery Starburst Award (2024)

Vibe Tribe Adventures received the prestigious Colorado Lottery Starburst Award for its Outdoor Equity Program-funded work through:

Black Girls Hike
Urban Trekker
American Adventure Sports Club

The award recognizes excellence in the use of Colorado Lottery-funded outdoor recreation and conservation grants and highlighted VTA's impact in connecting underserved communities to the outdoors.

Colorado Outdoor Equity Program Funding Recipient

VTA has been a recipient of funding from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Equity Grant Program, supporting youth outdoor education, wellness, and access initiatives throughout Colorado.

Colorado Lottery Starburst Recipient Spotlight

VTA was featured by the Colorado Lottery as a Starburst Recipient Spotlight organization for its innovative work expanding outdoor recreation access and representation.

Our Executive Directors, Jessica Newton, Awards & Honors

Salute to Excellence – Community Leader of the Year

Jessica Newton was recognized with the Salute to Excellence Community Leader of the Year Award for her leadership, community impact, and work advancing outdoor equity and wellness.

African Americans Who Have Made a Difference Award

Jessica received the African Americans Who Have Made a Difference Award in recognition of her contributions to community leadership and service.

Presidential Volunteer Service Award (President's Biden Award)

Jessica has been recognized with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her community service and volunteer leadership.

Colorado Black Women for Political Action Recognition

Through her service as Board Director and Political Chair of Colorado Black Women for Political Action, Jessica has received community leadership recognition for civic engagement and advocacy.