Janice Rich and Lois Dunn of Grand Junction were among the latest recipients of annual awards bestowed by Club 20 during its spring conference.

Rich, a Republican state senator from Grand Junction who represents the Seventh District, received the Dan Noble Award presented to elected officials for their public service to western Colorado. State Rep. Marc Catlin, a Republican from Montrose, also received the award.

Dunn, a Grand Junction Realtor, received the Lyman Thomas Award in recognition of her service as a member of Club 20.

The other award recipients were:

Ray Beck, a former Moffat County Commissioner and Craig mayor, received the John Vanderhoof Award.

Merrit Linke, a Grand County commissioner, received the Preston Walker Award.

Julie McCluskie, speaker of the Colorado House of Representatives, and Russell George, former speaker of the house, received the Johnson-Theos Bridge Builder Award.

Ron Velarder, retired manager of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife northwest region, received the chairman’s award.

Mary Jo Coulehan, the executive director of the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce, received the director’s award.

Bonnie Brown-Eddy, executive director of the Colorado Wool Growers Association, received the new member of the year award.

James and Laverne Lambert, both long-time Club 20 members,  received the emeritus award.