COLORADO SPRINGS — A celebration will be held Oct. 27 to announce the winners of six categories for the 2022 Mayor’s Young Leader Awards.
The Young Leader Awards program celebrates the outstanding achievements of young professionals uner 40 who are making a positive impact in Colorado Springs through their professional and volunteer activities.
Of the nominees for the ninth annual Young Leader Awards, 30 finalists have emerged across six categories. One winner from each category will be announced during the award ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the 3E’s Comedy Club, 1 S. Nevada Avenue.
The finalists in each category are:
Community and Economic Impact
Samantha Chapman, Sentinels of FreedomCecilia Harry, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDCNatasha Hutson, U.S. BankKayla Nelson, Catalyst Campus for Technology and InnovationErica Romero, Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Creative Industry
Kristin Kotera, TDG Architecture, Inc.Victoria Lipscomb, Springs Recovery ConnectionCaitlin Lowans, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsJeresneyka Rose, Trust for Public Land and ArtByRizzoTerryJosiah Sharpe, Anthem Music Enterprises
Education
Cordelia Feess-Armstrong, Food to PowerSloan Gonzales, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsNathaniel Lohmann, Colorado Springs School District 11Dr. Sarah Long, University of Colorado Colorado SpringsJesse Perez, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Sports, Health & Wellness
Michelle Beyrle, El Paso County Public HealthBrendan Burke, Switchbacks Football ClubJennaya Colons, Penrose Hospital, Centura HealthJustin Hayworth, Ent Credit UnionAubrey McCoy, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Technology & Sustainability
Csilla Brimer, Willenrimer ConsultingKelly Bull, Kelly Bull Permaculture DesignIzzy Hankes, BluestaqRebecca Jewett, Palmer Land ConservancyMackenzie Tamayo, Catalyst Campus for Innovation and Technology
Military Leaders
Stephanie Bandy, United States Air ForceFirst Sergeant James Herrington,United States ArmyIsaac D. Johnson, United States Space CommandCaptain Kyle Kravitch, United States ArmyTechnical Sergeant Dearatha D. Nelson, United States Air Force
The award ceremony will be emceed by FOX21’s Morning News meteorologist Matt Meister, and limited tickets are now available for $30 per person at Mayor’s Young Leaders Awards.
