Steamboat Resort has announced Nancy Gray as the recipient of the 2025 Hazie Werner Award, recognizing her decades of philanthropy to the Yampa Valley. 

The Hazie Werner Award is given annually to a local female in the community who represents Hazie Werner’s legacy through volunteer work, community commitment and support of local organizations. 

Hazie Werner is the matriarch of the Werner family and was known for her “dedication, gracious and caring philosophy of giving, and tireless commitment to making Steamboat Springs the unique, supportive town it is today,” a release from the Steamboat Resort reads. 

“Nancy really embodies what the essence of Steamboat is all about. Embracing the outdoor life, serving her community, and loving her family are what she’s all about. There is no way to measure the impact of her life in the valley other than to say that we are all better because she is here among us!” said Tim Selby, in his nomination of Gray. 

Gray was born and raised in Steamboat Springs, working at the Steamboat Resort in various capacities for 53 years. She has also spent time as a board member for Tread of Pioneers and committed time to Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church Compassion Group, Professional Ski Instructors of America and Old Town Hot Springs. 

Gray becomes the 36th recipient of the Hazie Werner Award since its inception in 1989. Previous winners include — Skeeter Werner Walker, Katy Rodolph Wyatt, Eleanor Bliss, Carol Baily, Lucile Bogue, Criss Fetcher, Dorothy Wither (posthumously), Sureva Towler, Rita Valentine (posthumously), Geneva Taylor, Carol Schaffer, Gloria Gossard, Jayne Hill, Elaine Gay, Millie Beall, Arianthe Stettner, Wanda Redmond, Margi Briggs-Casson, Margaret ”Poogie” Dawes (posthumously), Nancy Stahoviak, Carol Booth Fox, Diane Moore, Susan E. Birch, Christine Painter, Marsha Daughenbaugh, Sarah Floyd, Nancy Kramer, Deb Werner, Jane Howell, Betse Grassby, Jan Fritz, Gretchen Van De Carr, Jane Romberg, Nancy Mucklow, Kate Nowak and Paula Cooper Black.

Gray will receive the award on Feb. 26 during a celebration from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Steamboat Art Museum. The celebration will include previous Hazie Werner Award recipients and the public is invited to join.