

Past Accolades Recipients
2016 Ingrid Richter
2015 Trudy Strewler Hodges
2014 Jan Erickson
2013 Kathy Boe
2012 Lynne Telford
2011 Megan Harmon
2010 Zelna Joseph
2009 Stephannie Finley
2008 Joy Love
2007 C.J. Moore
2006 Sallie Clark
2005 Mary Lou Makepeace
2004 Martha Barton
2003 Donna Bertram
2002 Jan Weiland
2001 Debbie Shackelford
2000 Renita Wolf
1999 Laura Muir
1998 Sandy Taylor
1997 Debra Siverson
1996 Karen Delorenzo
1995 Mary K. Helsaple
1994 DeeDee LeGrand
Business Leader of the Year
Megan Leatham
President & CEO, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation
Since taking the helm as CEO of Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Megan has led with a transformative, people-first approach rooted in trust, mentorship, and ethical clarity. Under her leadership, the organization has grown its team by 86% and expanded its budget by over $1 million—
clear signs of her strategic foresight and operational excellence.
Megan fosters a culture where transparency, inclusion, and mutual respect are daily norms. Her commitment to mentorship—especially for women in sports and nonprofit management—has created a ripple effect of empowerment across Southern Colorado and beyond.
More than a leader, Megan is a coach: she guides, inspires, and cultivates growth. She actively nurtures emerging leaders within the Sports Corp and the broader community, encouraging civic engagement and ethical leadership that strengthens the social fabric of the region.

Emerging Leader of the Year
Jennaya Colóns
Executive Director, Highroots Wellness & Consulting

Minority Owned Business of the Year
Chhiv Lang Netzler
Founder & CEO, CHA Family Wellness

Don Brown Entrepreneur Award
Luisa Graff-Coleman
Owner & CEO, Luisa Graff Jewelers

Member of the Year
Tammy Cameron
Owner, Elevated Image

Veteran Owned Business of the Year
Kristin Goodwin, Brigadier General (Retired)
Global Operations Executive & COO, The Delta-v
Prior Years Winners
Young Professional
of the Year
2024
Alana Lipscomb
Lipscomb Programming
2023
De’Aura Lemus
The Resource Exchange
2022
Liza Cuttingham
iHeartMedia
2021
Erin Heberlein
Childrens Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs
2019
Whitley Crow
El Paso County Centennial Hall
2018
Erin Miller
Catalyst Campus
2017
Krithika Prashant
2016
Rebecca Decker
2 R/D Ltd.
2015
Dana Barton
Minority Business
Owner of the Year
2024
Julissa Soto
Julissa Soto Latino Health Equity Consultant
2023
Uyen Le
Beauty Bar
2022
Priscilla Marie Williams
Heart to Heart Academy
2021
Jessica Fierro
Atrevida Beer Co.
2019
Elizabeth Mota
2018
Barbara Myrick
B&M Construction
2017
Nohemy Montes
Don Brown
Entrepreneur Awards
2024
Torie Giffin
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
2023
Dr. Christi Bundukamara
Mentally STRONG
2022
Jessica Fierro
Atrevida Beer Company
2021
Allison Jencson
Frontline Floor Coating
Member
of the Year
2024
Stephen Matich
Perfect Cloud Solutions
2023
Travis Bockenstedt
Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care
2022
Cara Chaftez
Bank of Colorado
2021
iHeart Media
2019
Kari Reyner
fab’rik Colorado Springs
2018
Terry Zarsky
PPLD
2017
Tamara Moore
Relevel
2016
Doug Kelly
LegalShield
Veteran Owned Business of the Year
2025 was the first year for this award!