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Message THE ANYTHING-BUT-FABRICFUNDRAISING FASHION SHOWSHOWPROGRAMHOSTED BY AND BENEFITINGPROJECTFUNWAY.ORGSaturday March 222025Dobson ArenaVail, Colorado
5:30 - 6:00 pm COCKTAILS6:00 - 7:00 PM BUFFET DINNER7:00 - 7:45 PM YOUTH & TEEN RUNWAY SHOW7:45 - 8:00 PM INTERMISSION8:00-8:30 PM YOUTH & TEEN AWARDS & FUNDRAISING8:30 - 9:15 PM ADULT RUNWAY SHOW9:15-9:30 pm ADULT & BEST IN SHOW AWARDS PROJECT FUNWAY EVENT COMMITTEEKelly AlterKaylee BrennandDina CadividNancy CrawfordGina DeeMichele Geig Andrea GlassShelly JarnotTessa Kirchnerpresned byRUN OF SHOWPavan Krueger Event FounderSara ManwillerMelissa McReeLaura OstrowskiJulie OveryWendy RimelDiana ScherrClaire ThayerEvent FounderTHE ZIMMELFAMILY FOUNDATIONTHE WINMAX FOUNDATIONDOE BROWNING & JACK HUNNTITLE SPONSOROUR CORPORATE PARTNERSVIEW ALL OUR SPONSORS ON PAGE 14 & 152Education Foundation of Eagle County
contentsRun of Show | ScheduleWhy Support UsSilent AuctionEmcees + InsightsJudgesGoals & ValuesJudging CriteriaRunway: YouthRunway: TeensRunway: AdultsSponsors & UnderwritersDrink Menu24567891011121416AN ANNUAL SIGNATUREFUNDRAISING EVENT FOR1121 Miller Ranch RoadEdwards, CO 81632efec.orginfo@efec.org(970) 455-4544EFEC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Tax ID# 84-1585417Ge Ready Fr3PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
The Education Foundation of Eagle County exists because Colorado has a big problem adequately funding education. Our state has a long history of underfunding public schools, ranks toward the bottom in the nation in spending on education and pupil-teacher ratio, and ranks last in the nation in providing teachers a competitive wage. Wendy RimelPresident & Executive DirectorTessa KirchnerVice PresidentThe Education Foundation of Eagle County is dedicated to strengthening public education in Eagle County by leading teacher retention and support—keeping the best teachers in front of our kids. Through vital resources, ongoing professional development, and essential support for educators and school staff, we are committed to ensuring that teachers thrive—because when teachers succeed, students succeed.Project Funway is our biggest fundraising event of the year! It's also the best attended, highly publicized, and most creative fashion event in Vail, Colorado! Thank you for attending and supporting us in shaping a brighter future for our schools and children.E•ƒ(ec) is the #1 Teacher Retention Effort in Eagle CountyWhy support us?The ProblemScan the code to read our 2024 Annual Report.Part of the Solution: Education Foundation of Eagle County4Education Foundation of Eagle County
Bid on sensational items donated by our community to support E•ƒ(ec). Silent Auction ends Sunday, March 23rd, at 12:00 pm.Scan urThank yu dnrs!Silent AuctionJoin Mikaela Shiffrin in supporting the Education Foundation of Eagle County!Be Part ofthe SolutionItems Include:ALCOHOLDININGEXPERIENCESGOLFHEALTH & WELLNESSHOME & GARDENJEWELRYRETAILSERVICESTRAVEL5PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
Creativity, wearability and the art of transformationProject Funway Judging Insights by Project Runway Winner Mondo GuerraProject Funway judging criteria emphasize the use of unconventional materials, which to me means unexpected materials are manipulated in a way that takes on a new form, creating a textile or a foundation that executes a fashion-forward concept. When I think of creativity, I consider wearability, silhouette, and the thought that went into the garment's design. To me, creativity boils down to problem-solving. How are unexpected materials transformed to look and feel like fabric? How does the garment move? I also consider the designer's personal connection to the piece.emcesIntroductionIntroductionAnnouncement fromAnnouncement fromCONGRESSMANJOE neguseEMCEECOLIN MEIRINGEMCEETRICIA SWENSENPADDLE RAISE EMCEECHRIS ROMER6Education Foundation of Eagle County
MONDO GUERRADebra Vallentyne HynesElaine keltonWill CookRebeca HanrahanAmerican Fashion Designer, Project Runway Season 8 Finalist, Project Runway All Stars Winnerelizabeth armstrongResort HotelierUnited States Virgin IslandsBook Author and Former Versace ModelPhilanthropist, Founding Member of Jack’s Place, Director Emeritus of the Vail Valley Foundation, and Colorado Mountain College Foundation BoardPresident and CEO | Vail HealthCruise Ship Design Engineerjudges7PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
Goals & Values1. RAISING FUNDS FOR OUR CRITICAL MISSION2. Creative Fun3. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTEducation Education Foundation of Eagle County is committed to supporting public education and the intellectual and emotional needs of students, especially focusing on in-school programs for enrichment, mental health support, and efforts to attract and retain top teacher talent.Project FUNway aims high to be a fun, joyful, and engaging experience for everyone, while encouraging creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.As a bonus, Project Funway stitches our community together (no fabric needed), through generosity, kindness, respect, energetic entertainment, and the inspiration of bold, innovative, and revolutionary ideas!Best Nonprofit/Civic Support OrganizationTHANK YOU FOR VOTING for us!Voted Best of Vail Valley8Education Foundation of Eagle County
runway Judging CriteriaGoals & Values1. unconventional3. craftsmanship4. presentation2. CreativityMost important is the unique and creative use and transformation of unconventional materials. The less the material looks like its previous form, the better. The least fabric-like the materials, the better. Here’s a helpful guide to Project Funway’s judging criteria in order of importance.The more well-crafted the garment, the better. Unique crafting, attachment, and a garment that holds together throughout the show.Extra points for a garment, props, accessories, makeup and music that work well together, and a well-executed runway presentation with confidence and character.Creative use of unexpected materials.9PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
Design Themes, Designers, Models, and Materials!1. GENTLEMAN SNAKE CHARMERAxel Cofelice (7)Weed barrier, paper sewing pattern, duct tape, rope, camo netting2. SNOW: BEAUTIFUL AS IT FALLSMaty DeVito (7) & Marley Vonesh (9)Trash bags, paper, tissue paper, foam, pompoms, pipe cleaners, tape, gems, headband, beads, glitter3. MERMAID FLOW: A DANCE OF COLORAzalea Cadavid (8)Tyvek, plastic school folders, gaff tape, staples and acrylic paint pens4. SKI YA LATERSkadi Hovey (8) & Sloane & Cora Elliott (8)Ski skins, Colorado Avalanche Playoff pom poms, ribbons5. NEVER TOO MUCH FUNXimena Cruz (9)Bottle caps, swiffer dusters, spray paint, powder paint, tyvek6. WICKED BESTIESOlive Cole (9) & Ana Zachman (9)Coffee filters, leftover school materials, pom poms, sparkles7. AROUND THE WORLDTallula Beauchamp (10)Painted hotel key cards, jump rings, fishing line, hula hoops, duct tape8. DREAMS: STAINED GLASS IN THE LIGHTHalo-Rose Jaramillo (10)Halo's window art9. NEO-CYCLEIzzy Perna (10)Old bicycle tires, woven and riveted together, bike chains, spokes, LED lights Youth caegryAges 12 & underRunway Show10. TIMELESS TRANSFORMATIONGrier Schlichting (10)Trash bags, books, hula hoops11. SUNDAY BEST, NOT MADE BY OUR GRANDMOTHER!Jackson Rose (12) & Lily (9) BlankenshipShredded paper, cellophane12. DON'T PUT ALL YOUR EGGS IN ONE BASKET!Sawyer Chalk (10)Recycled paper made from egg cartons13. PRIDE PULSEMaya Valentine Knipers (12)Model: Zandra CassidyBottle caps, tarp, cardboard, plastic mesh14. HAWAIIAN PRINCESSMadison Plumley (12)Hawaiian roll bags, plastic fencing, artificial Plumeria flowers, shower curtain liner10Education Foundation of Eagle County
15. CHIP CHIP BOOM! IT'S RAINING CHIPS Eleanor Brooks (12), Abigail Green (11), Tenley Stoltzfus (12), Hayden Stoltzfus (12)Model: Tenley StoltzfusChip bags, chips, bubble wrap, umbrella16. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Jessica Gross (12), Isabella Hejtmanek (12), & Savannah Ramker (12)Model: Jessica GrossFootballs, basketballs, baseballs, artificial turf, shoelaces, trash bag, bubble wrap, soccer cone, golf balls17. FLAP MANIA Parker Chard (12), Owen Hienz (12), Campbell McGalliard (12)Model: Campbell McGalliardPlastic shower curtain, paper shreds18. DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER! Avery Austin (12), Grace Packer (13), Rafi Ross (12)Model: Grace Packer (13)Plastic shower curtain, books, ribbon19. LA MUERTE Itzel Gonzalez (13), Julianna Holguin (13), Melanie Rueda (13)Model: Julianna HolguinCardboard, candles, flowers, leaves, trash bags, skulls, tissue paper, wire20. WEAR YOUR KNOWLEDGE ON YOUR SLEEVE Lakelynn Wahouske (13)Books, book pages colored with natural dyes including onions, coffee, cabbage, spinach, fruit juice, plant material, chicken wire21. A CLEAN SPACE: FEEL GOOD & STAY STYLISH!Sobrie Ganon (13) & Paisley Kraft (14)Dryer sheets, feather dusterscaegryanyhing-bu-fabric!TeenAges 13-1822. HUMAN, NATURE, COHERENCESawyer Lines (13)Willow, paper packaging material, wire, fishing line, jute, wood disks23. IVY ENCHANTRESSAlexa Martinez (14) & Alex Berga (15)Model: Alexa MartinezHoses, fake leaves, hose sprayer, felt, soda cans, Christmas lights24. FRAGILE POPSErnst Kruger (14)Bubble wrap, fragile stickers, fishing net25. DISASTER SURVIVAL KIT SENT FROM ABOVE!Ella Regjo (14)Duct tape, survival blanket, climbing rope, packing foam, wire hanger26. SIPPIN' PRETTY Lainey Schreiner (15) & Ky Hower (16)Model: Ky HowerMelted Red solo cups, cans, paper towel rolls27. THE 4 SEASONS EARTH GODDESS Paige Ashbury (16)Model: Lucy Gehrke (17)Mesh, fake flowers, vines, moss, tissue paper, plastic spoons, tulle, ribbon, plastic water bottles, clay28. POPPING OFF! Nina Smith (18)Popcorn kernels, clear vinyl, popcorn, ribbon, buttons, grommets, duct tape, bungy cord 29. AVANT-GARBAGE Asher Hustad (16)Model: Carter Peirce (16)Black trash bags30. THANK YOU, DIOR AND CHANEL Hanna Ponce (16)Pearls, metal string, wires11PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
Adult1. TIFFANY LAMPSSandy AppsModel: Mandy FraleShower curtain with stained glass paint2. FRUGAL FEAST FASHIONJolen Anya MinetzGrocery store packaging - red mesh bags, plastic, cardboard, rods, wire, electrical cable3. LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AND THE BIG BAD WOLFLisa Isom & Martha RemsenModels: Lisa Isom & Lisa MortonAntique sleeping bags from the 1980s and out-of-date waterproof topo maps4. STOP AND SMELL THE ROSESStephanie FleckEVA foam, faux flowers, tissue paper, cellophane, newspaper5. RADICAL TRANSFORMATION - THE VERSATILE KERNEL Molly Macaulay & Jen SchraderModel: Jen SchraderPopcorn, kernels, salvaged metal rods, mirrors, glass, arrow shafts, vinyl sheeting, Hot Wheels tracks, BMX trophies6. BARE & BOLDJostin HerreraRecycled flower silk leaves, clear banister guard, trampoline mesh, trash bags, gift bags7. OBSOLETE TECHNOLOGYLara DowlingDuct tape base, adorned with unspooled VHS tape8. QUEEN OF THE DAY OF THE DEAD REINA DEL DÎA DE LOS MUERTOSJacque KudnerRibs from a skeleton, paper Mexican flowers, rhinestones, wooden flowers, silk leaves9. FARM TO FASHIONConnie MelzerLivestock feed bags and old 4-H award ribbons10. SHELLEBRATION!LeAnn GrabowModel: Ellie GlassEgg shells, bird feathers, car sun visors, laundry basket11. FOLLOW YOUR PIPE DREAMSKathy Palakow KimmelPlumbing supplies, insulation, washers, clamps, duct tape, pipe cleaners, wire12. BOOTS VERSATILE!Jordan Shomaker & Erin LawrenceModel: Jordon ShomakerCardboard, duct tape, shower curtains, running shoes, race bibs, swim caps, jump ropes, goggles, bike chains and reflectors13. OLE!Pavan KruegerModel: Brianna RichardsEmergency blanket, duct tape, aluminum foil, pie tins, pipe cleaners, feathers14. ALWAYS SHINE, NO MATTER WHATAdriana GonzalezSteel wool and loofah 15. GOING WITH THE FLOW(ER)Sara ManwillerTampons, panty liners, shower curtain liners16. SMOKE AND MIRRORSCharis PattersonYarn, mirrors, shower curtain17. DELICIOUS DECORATIONSMaddie Qualman & Madaket MiresRecycled tablecloth, hot glue, zip ties, cake molds caegryDesign Themes, Designers, Models & Materials!Runway ShowAges 19 & Up12Education Foundation of Eagle County
18. GENIUS OF BOB ROSSHeidi CofeliceClear acetate sheets, Covid face shields, Bob Ross Paint palettes19. RISING FROM THE ASHESSarah SweetModel: Julia VlaarPacking foam, feathers, pipe cleaners, carpet runner, ribbon, crepe paper, jewelry wire, and beads20. SHE’S MET HER MATCHCrosby PenningtonMatches, bath mats, shower curtains, curtain fringe, foam sheets21. MOTHER, FOR I’M TO BE QUEEN OF THE MAYDoe BrowningModel: Winslow BlankenshipPanty Liners and Toilet paper22. RISE UPBrielle Killip & Christopher GeissingerModel: Kate BordeauxPaper folded, formed, attached and glued together23. 2025: THE YEAR OF THE SNAKECarly Wick & Katie ShepardModel: Carly WickUpcycled materials from our job at Vail Valley Surgery Center - plastic bins and surgical tape24. PINE CONE COWGIRLKimberly GerardiModel: Darlene DaughertyPine needles, shelf liner, acorn tops, pine cones25. CULINARY COUTURE Viviana MarquezModel: Maria MartinezDried chiles, onion skins, black screen26. WINTER TURNS TO SPRINGKarl KruegerModel: Karlie CumminsPlastic milk jugs, fabric dyeUnique & ne-f-a-kind!13PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
A Special Thank YuWe are proud to partner with E•ƒ(ec) tosupport teachers with meaningfulprograms including scholarships,classroom grants, recess and lunch staffsupport, and mental health resources.Member FDICalpinebankc.omYou value education, us too! Alpine Bank believes that supporting education is critical to building strong communities.A BRIGHTER FUTURE TO OUR Corporate parntersand thEse special sponsors & underwritersSTUDENTUNDERWRITERSFUNDRAISING MATCHAMY & STEVE COYERTHE ZIMMELFAMILYFOUNDATIONGINA BROWNING & JOE ILLICKTHE WINMAXFOUNDATIONDOE BROWNING & JACK HUNNTITLESPONSOR14Education Foundation of Eagle County
IN-KIND SPONSORSThank Yu SpnsrsDJ NEVADA LEETHE ELLIOTTFAMILYREBECA & DAN HANRAHANGENEVIVIE & GEORGIA PEIRCE, GAYLE & LANA BRAUNHOLTZ, AND RYAN SILVERSELAINE & ARTKELTONPAM & DAN PENNINGTONCHRISTOPHER RONZELLOJANET LEWISSUZANNE LUTTIG & JACK DONNELLYWEISSMANWHITECOTTON FAMILYAMANDA & ANDREWVEITDEBRA VALLENTYNE & CHRIS HYNES& KIM GERARDISee back page for our beverage sponsors.Visit ProjectFunway.org/sponsors for a complete list.Silver Oak & Twomey are proud sponsors of Project Funway and EFEC’s mission of supporting education! silveroak.com | twomey.comENJOY YOUR EVENING!15PROJECT FUNWAY 2025
DRINK MENUBid on amazing items donated by our community to support E•ƒ(ec). Silent Auction ends Sunday, March 23rd, at 12:00 pm.scan our silent auctionThank yu o ur alch spnsrs!Feaured CctailsFeaured BerPRETTY IN PINKMellow YellowTEQUILA WITH GRAPEFRUIT & LIME VODKA, LEMONADESODA & MINT SYRUPWHISKEY GINGER BEERAND LIMECOLORADO MULEburnt orange sweet teaFIREBALL WHISKY, ORANGE JUICE & SWEET TEAWineshouse wineWHITE & RED