COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade recognized several people Wednesday night during the annual Mayor’s Young Leader Awards ceremony.

The city said Mobolade recognized 21 finalists, including seven winners, for making efforts in their field while having a positive impact on the community.

The 2025 winners were selected from the 21 finalists in seven categories.

The winners are as follows:

Military Leaders Award: Major Matthew Johnson | United States Army

Technology and Sustainability: Major Kevin Cardenas | United States Air Force

Sports, Health and Wellness: Nicole Weis | Lyda Hill Institute for Human Resilience at UCCS

Education: Jessica Wise | Colorado Springs School District 11

Economic Impact: Trevor Terrill | EarthX

Creative Industry: Michel

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