Samantha Hurst

Every year the president (previously chieftain) awards three individuals with the prestigious  Chieftain’s award (pending name change). The awards go to a piper, drummer, and dancer that has displayed dedication to the Scottish community in Colorado. The individuals are nominated and selected by a review of all bios submitted. The Tartan award is presented annually to a deserving member for outstanding services rendered to the society or community. Written nominations may be submitted to the...

From the start, the St. Andrew Society of Colorado has had amazing leadership to lead us to where we are today. To honor those who have served: Since 1988 the Chieftains have been: Timothy McLaren (1988-1990) John Thornton (1990-1992) Charles Hanson (1992-1993) James Johnston (1993-1994) Wayne Deason (1994-1995) Peggy Zanin (first female Chieftain, 1995) David Higgins (1996-1997, 1997-1998) Wayne Deason (1998-1999) Sally Reed (1999-2001) Bob Burnham (2001 -2003) Isabelle Clark (2003-2005)...

Back in September, the St. Andrew Society was invited out to Boulder to meet two young Scots who traveled from Scotland to spend a week at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Kaitlyn McGibbon (Glasgow) and Ben Smith (Loch Lomond) were awarded the prestigious HIT Scotland scholarship that gave them the opportunity to spend 5 days training at the Boulder campus. Our marketing director, Samantha Hurst, spent one evening with the whole team who put the whole thing together at Pizzeria...