C O R P O R A T E C I T I Z E N S H I P
Fort Collins
This award recognizes a Colorado based company that has made a significant positive impact in the community. Otter Product’s mission is “We Grow to Give.” Founded in Fort Collins in 1998, Otter Products has grown to become a global innovator of premium protective products for smartphones and tablets. Their mission is executed through their popular OtterBox, LifeProof and OtterCares brands. Curt Richardson created the first OtterBox waterproof case in his garage in the early ‘90s and in 1998, Otter Products was born. Since then, the company has grown and been recognized as a seven-time honoree on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the US. The OtterCares Foundation was founded in 2010, by Curt’s wife, Nancy Richardson. As the charitable arm of the Otter Products family, the Foundation champions innovative education that inspires youth to become entrepreneurs and philanthropists who create lasting and impactful change in their communities. This year’s medal is being awarded in honor of both Curt and Nancy Richardson for creating and leading community citizenship in the state of Colorado.