Leading Colorado Luncheon

The signature annual event of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, Leading Colorado, celebrates exceptional community leadership with the announcement of the 9NEWS Leader of the Year and Boettcher Student Leader of the Year. This is an opportunity for Leadership Foundation alumni and Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce members to connect and support the Leading Colorado Scholarship Fund. This fund removes financial barriers to ensure leaders from all backgrounds and industries can be empowered to build their skills and make an impact in Colorado.

Whether you’re one of the 5,000 civic-minded leaders who are alumni of a Leadership Foundation program or if you are looking to learn more about community leadership, Leading Colorado is an inspiring afternoon that introduces you to hundreds of civic-minded people, as well as the Leadership Foundation.

Leadership Denver, the flagship program of the Leadership Foundation, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Leading Colorado Luncheon took on added significance as we looked back on this legacy and look forward to the next 50 years.

9NEWS Leader of the Year

Since 1999, 9NEWS and the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation have honored leaders in our community who have made significant contributions to the well-being and development of our state.

The 2024 finalists included Farnam and:

Peter LiFari, Chief Executive Officer of Maiker Housing Partners
Lorez Meinhold, Executive Director of the Caring for Denver Foundation

Congratulations to 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year winner,
John Farnam!

To read more about John Farnam being named the 2024 9NEWS Leader of the Year, click here.

Photos courtesy of Dave Anderson at InSync Photography + Design

Thank You for Joining Us

Thank you for making this year’s Leading Colorado Luncheon a sold-out success! We can’t wait to welcome you back next year for another inspiring event.