(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs philanthropist David Lord has been selected by Mayor Yemi Mobolade to receive the 2025 Spirit of Colorado Springs Lifetime Achievement Award.
Lord has been a fixture of support for the Colorado Springs senior community, cofounding the Innovations in Aging Collaborative, and currently serves on the board for Silver Key Senior Services. He has been deeply involved with organizations focusing on downtown development, affordable housing, and senior advocacy.
“Every time I turn around, I’m hearing that he’s involved in another initiative. He loves this community, and he loves the mission of helping and assisting our seniors,” said Howard Black, Silver Key Senior Services board member.
Lord was also among the founders of the Pikes Peak Housing Network and is the Chair of the Downtown Review Board for the City of Colorado Springs.
“David Lord has used his professional experience in finance and education to become an impressive philanthropist and community advocate,” said Mayor Yemi. “It is my honor to present him with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his humble, compassionate, and impactful leadership.”
Lord will be presented with the award at the State of the City event on Thursday, Sept. 25, at The Broadmoor.
