Mayor's Young Leader Awards

• Chelsea Elstad, The Independence Center
• Brianna Goodwin, Colorado Springs Sports Corp
• Skyler Nelson, Bailey Military Family Support Group
• Latisha Quintana, 4th Judicial District Court
• Annie Snead, Ent Credit Union

• Ashley Cornelius, PPLD, Pikes Peak, Region Poet Laureate
• Krys Fakir, KFE LLC.
• Alison King, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
• Victoria Lipscomb, Colorado Springs CommunityWorks
• TerryJosiah Sharpe, Anthem Music Enterprises

• Brandi Bergh, Early Connections Learning Centers
• Shay Dabney, Citizen’s Project
• William “Billy” Kinn, Catamount Institute
• Noea Moss, Northwestern Mutual
• Matt Radcliffe, Pikes Peak State College

• Samantha Chapman, Sentinels of Freedom
• Kimberly Gold, The Gold Standard
• Daryl Griffin, United States Space Force
• Brandi Ketchum, U.S. Army
• Anchor Losch, U.S. Army

• Melanie Baker, UCHealth
• Rachael Degurse, MD, Pearl Skin & Body Rejuvenation
• Dan Hoang, Campfire Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
• Rachel Keener, Community Health Partnership
• Connie Ryan, Journey Care Coordinating

• Christopher Aaby, Great Outdoors Colorado
• Luz C. González, Industry Ikon
• Maréa Janae, Dream Catcher Weddings
• Matthew Minneman, RainTech
• Cully Radvillas, SRAM

An individual who has measurably impacted the community or local economy through their business, community involvement or events. The community impact should have a tangible, measurable effect on the community, including job creation, workforce development, volunteer efforts, board service, or an innovative business model that promotes social goals.

An individual who is using creative methods or systems to transform their given industry and demonstrates the power of art and business working together to make a positive impact.

Uses creative, non-traditional approaches to improve education, thereby fostering future generations of innovative thinkers.

A team player who leads by example to embody the values of integrity and excellence in service. This individual’s positive impact extends into the greater community.

An individual who is making a standout contribution in any of the sports, health and wellness sectors, whether as an entrepreneur through business, events or volunteer commitments, or as a health and wellness champion tangibly improving the lives of others, physically, emotionally and/or mentally; implements compelling new ideas or provides, grows or enhances sport/recreation initiatives; uses sport/recreation to bring community together; or someone who has worked to make it possible for more people and societal groups to live healthier, happier lives and whose work in sports/health/wellness has had a meaningful social impact

This individual provides enhancements in technology and/or sustainability that advance productivity, improve efficiency, increase performance, provide innovative results or pursues sustainable initiatives to make our community a better place for future generations