Robert Hoag Rawlings
Bob Rawlings history is intertwined with the history of Pueblo, Colorado. His family has been associated with the city's newspaper, The Pueblo Chieftain, since his grandfather began working for the paper in 1904, and later purchased it in 1918. Rawlings began reporting for the paper in 1947, and also reported for the Pueblo Star-Journal. He moved his way up the ranks, and eventually became publisher and editor in 1980. In 1984, he was elected president of the Star-Journal Publishing Corporation.
Rawlings was born in Pueblo in 1924. He received his bachelor's degree from Colorado College in 1947, taking time out from 1942-46 to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His community involvement has included service in the following boards and organizations: United States Air Force Academy Foundation, Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation, The Colorado Forum, chairman of the Southern Colorado Community Foundation, and president of the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation.
The Pueblo native has received countless honors in his lifetime, and has become one of the southern Colorado city's most prominent citizens. The Colorado Press Association named him "Colorado Newspaper Person of the Year" in 1989. The Pueblo Chamber of Commerce honored him with the title, "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" in 1993. The following year, the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry awarded him statewide recognition as "Colorado Business Leader of the Year." In 1999, his hometown inducted him into the Pueblo Hall of Fame.
Rawlings contributions to Pueblo and to the state of Colorado have impacted the newspaper business, the greater business community, and have reached into academia. The University of Colorado inducted Rawlings as a "Living Legend" in 1997 in recognition of his lifetime of work. Most recently, in 2004, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District VI, honored him as "Volunteer of the Year" for his contributions to Colorado State University at Pueblo. These awards and honors are mere highlights of the scores of honors bestowed on Rawlings during his career.
Rawlings describes himself as "persevering" and says,” I like to work with people who not only are successful in their vocations, but also devote some of their time and money to the community in which they live." He also values loyalty, and takes pride in the many Pueblo Chieftain employees who have worked for the newspaper for 40 years or more. The paper's press foreman, O’Neal M. Hobbs Sr., holds the record at 64 years of service.
Rawlings has four children with his wife, Sandy, and five grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys sports, and has dubbed himself the "world's worst golfer." Now in his eighties, Rawlings has the distinction of being his club's fastest golfer, having played 9 holes in 54 minutes and 28 seconds while walking and carrying his own clubs.
Rawlings was born in Pueblo in 1924. He received his bachelor's degree from Colorado College in 1947, taking time out from 1942-46 to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His community involvement has included service in the following boards and organizations: United States Air Force Academy Foundation, Colorado State University-Pueblo Foundation, The Colorado Forum, chairman of the Southern Colorado Community Foundation, and president of the Robert Hoag Rawlings Foundation.
The Pueblo native has received countless honors in his lifetime, and has become one of the southern Colorado city's most prominent citizens. The Colorado Press Association named him "Colorado Newspaper Person of the Year" in 1989. The Pueblo Chamber of Commerce honored him with the title, "Outstanding Citizen of the Year" in 1993. The following year, the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry awarded him statewide recognition as "Colorado Business Leader of the Year." In 1999, his hometown inducted him into the Pueblo Hall of Fame.
Rawlings contributions to Pueblo and to the state of Colorado have impacted the newspaper business, the greater business community, and have reached into academia. The University of Colorado inducted Rawlings as a "Living Legend" in 1997 in recognition of his lifetime of work. Most recently, in 2004, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, District VI, honored him as "Volunteer of the Year" for his contributions to Colorado State University at Pueblo. These awards and honors are mere highlights of the scores of honors bestowed on Rawlings during his career.
Rawlings describes himself as "persevering" and says,” I like to work with people who not only are successful in their vocations, but also devote some of their time and money to the community in which they live." He also values loyalty, and takes pride in the many Pueblo Chieftain employees who have worked for the newspaper for 40 years or more. The paper's press foreman, O’Neal M. Hobbs Sr., holds the record at 64 years of service.
Rawlings has four children with his wife, Sandy, and five grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys sports, and has dubbed himself the "world's worst golfer." Now in his eighties, Rawlings has the distinction of being his club's fastest golfer, having played 9 holes in 54 minutes and 28 seconds while walking and carrying his own clubs.
