Mayor’s office announces its finalist for 9th annual Mayor’s Young Leader Awards
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The 9th annual Mayor's Young Leader Awards is celebrating the outstanding achievements of young professionals aged 40 and under. These professionals are making a positive impact through their professional and volunteer activities in Colorado Springs. On Oct. 27, one winner will be selected from each of the following categories during the award ceremony.
Finalists are as follows:
Community and Economic Impact
- Samantha Chapman, Sentinels of Freedom
- Cecilia Harry, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
- Natasha Hutson, U.S. Bank
- Kayla Nelson, Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation
- Erica Romero, Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Creative Industry
- Kristin Kotera, TDG Architecture, Inc.
- Victoria Lipscomb, Springs Recovery Connection
- Caitlin Lowans, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Jeresneyka Rose, Trust for Public Land and ArtByRizzo
- TerryJosiah Sharpe, Anthem Music Enterprises
Education
- Cordelia Feess-Armstrong, Food to Power
- Sloan Gonzales, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Nathaniel Lohmann, Colorado Springs School District 11
- Dr. Sarah Long, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
- Jesse Perez, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Sports, Heath, and Wellness
- Michelle Beyrle, El Paso County Public Health
- Brendan Burke, Switchbacks Football Club
- Jennaya Colons, Penrose Hospital, Centura Health
- Justin Hayworth, Ent Credit Union
- Aubrey McCoy, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Technology and Sustainability
- Csilla Brimer, Willenrimer Consulting
- Kelly Bull, Kelly Bull Permaculture Design
- Izzy Hankes, Bluestaq
- Rebecca Jewett, Palmer Land Conservancy
- Mackenzie Tamayo, Catalyst Campus for Innovation and Technology
Military Leaders
- Stephanie Bandy, States Air Force
- First Sergeant James Herrington, United States Army
- Isaac D. Johnson, United States Space Command
- Captain Kyle Kravitch, United States Army
- Technical Sergeant Dearatha D. Nelson, United States Air Force
You can purchase tickets to attend the 9th annual Mayor's Young Leader Awards here.
