CCICC – Colorado Chapter of the International Code Council

Colorado Chapter Educational Institute Gerry George and Dan Nickle Award Information

The Educational Institute Awards are awarded annually to recognize the dedication and efforts of the Colorado Chapter of the ICC Educational Institute’s Founding Fathers, Gerry George and Dan Nickle. As well as to promote the engagement, interest, mentoring and recognition of other industry professionals.

Recipients receive up to one full week of training at the Colorado Chapter Educational Institute. Including up to 5 nights lodging, reserved by CCICC, up to $250 for meals and a $200 allowance to be used at the ICC Bookstore. Not to exceed $2,000.

We honor and thank Gerry George for his active involvement with the creation and ongoing success of the Educational Institute since its inception in 1985 to his passing in 2020. Gerry, being the people person he was, looked forward to hanging out at the Institute as much as possible. As a true ambassador for the Educational Institute, he enjoyed greeting familiar faces and reaching out to new attendees to make them feel welcome. Gerry always found a way to be involved and helpful, from moving equipment into the hotel to getting it all returned to the storage facility AND everything in between. Gerry served as Chapter president in 1986. His presence is missed and felt in the Colorado Chapter Family, however his legacy lives on through this special award.

In addition, we would like to honor and thank Dan Nickle, as a driving force in the creation of the Educational Institute and it’s continued success. Dan served as the Committee Chair for many years as well as serving on and chairing the National Education Committee (ICBO). Dan was the first ever recipient of the Beryl Wallace award in 1991 and served as Chapter President in 1993. Over the years Dan was recognized for his leadership and commitment to the industry and mentoring of
others. Upon Dan’s passing, the Education Committee and the Board of Directors immediately agreed to the establishment of an additional scholarship to be awarded in Dan’s honor.

Educational Institute Award Application-2026

Colorado Community Peer Exchanges

The Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC), in partnership with the Colorado Resiliency Office (CRO), are launching a Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code (CWRC) Implementation Peer Exchange. Governing bodies that are adopting or supporting the adoption of the recently released 2025 CWRC are invited to learn from each other and contribute to this peer-to-peer conversation. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month, and are currently scheduled through May 2026.

Resiliency Colorado-Local Resilience Networks

Note: The meeting is not open to the general public; the peer exchange is for implementing agencies and partners only.