Mayor John Suthers recognized six individuals for making extraordinary efforts in their field while having a positive impact in the Colorado Springs community.

Mayor Suthers highlighted the community’s resiliency through the pandemic, the city’s infrastructure and economic improvements, along with several other accomplishments. He also identified some of the city’s current challenges.

Mayor John Suthers presented the Spirit of the Springs Lifetime Achievement Award to former Colorado Springs Mayor Mary Lou Makepeace. Makepeace was elected as Colorado Springs’ first female Mayor and served two terms.