Spirit of the Springs Award winner announced
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Mayor John Suthers presented the Spirit of the Springs Celebration Award to Heba Abdelaal during a presentation at the Military Spouse Coffee on Thursday, August 4.
The City of Colorado Springs says that Heba, who has served as the Legislative Committee Chairman for the Military Spouse Coalition for over four years, was recognized for her advocacy for military families and increasing employment opportunities for military spouses in Colorado Springs.
"With her extensive congressional background, coupled with a deep sense of personal and professional responsibility to advocate for changes in laws, policies, regulations, and programs, Heba enabled thousands of military spouses to find employment across the state,” said Mayor Suthers. “Her efforts have increased the quality of life for many military families in our region and ensured that Colorado Springs remains a model city for military spouse employment.”
Abdelaal serves as the policy advisor to the National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) and co-authored “The Military Spouse Employment Dilemma”, featured in Air Force Magazine and the Military Times.
The city says that she has engaged with military spouses around the world to promote family health and welfare. Abdelaal also championed significant legislative change ensuring military spouses with a professional license in good standing can easily apply for and obtain a temporary license to work in Colorado.
These awards are presented to recipients by the Mayor or an official designee to honor them for outstanding achievements. Click here for more information.
