Lydia Prado Named 2022 9NEWS Leader of the Year Executive Director of Lifespan Local recognized for outstanding leadership in Denver community DENVER (April 6, 2022) — 9NEWS and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation announced Lydia Prado of Lifespan Local as the 2022 9NEWS Leader of the Year. The award for community leadership was presented during the Leading Colorado Luncheon, an annual luncheon with [...]
Kachow. That’s the word Colorado Leadership Alliance (CLA) 2022 Student Leader of the Year Phillip “Flojo” Flores would use to sum himself up. The Student Leader of the Year award is given annually by the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and the Boettcher Foundation. In many ways, Flores sees similarities between himself and Lightning McQueen, protagonist of the animated film Cars and proprietor of the jazzy catchphrase, [...]
Jesse Ogas Named 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year Ogas Was Announced at the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation’s Annual Leading Colorado Luncheon Presented by BBVA DENVER (March 10, 2021) – Today, 9NEWS and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation announced that Jesse Ogas has been named the 2021 9NEWS Leader of the Year. Ogas’ award was announced at the virtual Leading Colorado Luncheon [...]
This past year showcased how important it is for leaders to be able to navigate uncertain times. I’m grateful to have 50 outstanding leaders in our community on our Board of Directors who are shaping our mission and giving civic leaders the tools they need to have tough conversations, build their expertise and find their voice to address complex community issues. This July, we’ll welcome our [...]
March is Women’s History Month, and we have celebrated by honoring the achievements of women who have led the way for change and inspired our community. In addition to celebrating leaders who shaped our past, we recognize that there are countless Leadership Foundation alumni who are currently having an impact on our community. Today, I’d like to introduce you to alums Elycia Cook, Amber McReynolds and Erin [...]
