The 25th Heart of Broomfield Last Rodeo was amazing

The Thursday, May 28, 2026, milestone celebration was truly special as we honored the people, partnerships, and generosity that have strengthened our community over the past quarter-century. Below are a few snapshots from the fun-packed evening.

Snapshots from the evening

170+ honorees over 25 years

A grand reunion

Many former Heart of Broomfield awardees joined us for the celebration. Did you know there were more than 170 award recipients over 25 years?

Alphabetical recipient list, 2001–2025 →
Recipients by year of recognition →

Enduring Heart Lifetime Achievement Award

The TerHar legacy

One of the evening’s most inspiring moments was the recognition of Jack TerHar Jr. and the TerHar family with the Enduring Heart Lifetime Achievement Award.

A film told the remarkable story of how a $100,000 challenge gift sparked a community movement that grew into a $2 million endowment, creating lasting support for local nonprofits and the residents they serve.

May 2026 photo of Penny and Jack Jr. from their home. Photo courtesy of Joel Solis of Prairie Mountain Media.

Celebrating the holidays: Jack Sr. and Joyce TerHar in the center, surrounded by Penny and Jack Jr. and their immediate family.

Road to $3 Million

The next million

More than 25 years ago, Jack’s vision inspired our community to establish the Legacy Fund Endowment with a goal of reaching $1 million. Today, that fund has grown to more than $2 million.



At the May 28 gala, Jack issued a new challenge: help Broomfield grow the Legacy Fund Endowment to $3 million by December 2030. To inspire community participation, the TerHar family has committed $50,000 in matching gifts for each of the next four consecutive years.

Co-presenters