Inspiring Residents To Be Honored In Lakewood [WATCH]

LAKEWOOD, CO – The names have been revealed! The winners of the 2018 Mayor's Inspiration Awardshave been released. Twelve residents and Lakewood organizations nominated for their "inspiring work in the community" will be honored Monday at the Lakewood City Council meeting.

A panel of judges made up of city staff and volunteers reviewed the nominations and Mayor Adam Paulmade the final selection based on "contributions in community engagement, collaboration, inclusiveness,diversity, innovation and community impact," organizers said.

The celebration of the twelve winners also kicks off Colorado Cities and Towns Week.

Here are the 2018 winners

2018 Winners - Youth

• Evelyn Murphy

• Henry Walsh

2018 Winners - Organization

• Foothills Credit Union

• West Colfax Community Association (WCCA)

• Kaleidoscope Therapy Services, LLC.

• Jeffco Eats

2018 Winners – Individual

• LaDawn Sperling

• Beth Parker

• Cathy Hatfield

• Doug Whitten

2018 Winners – Special Shout Out

• Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Volunteers of Lakewood

• Steve Strunk

Watch the videos below to hear about each individual or organization and find out more about the inspiration awards.

Watch the awards given out on the Lakewood City Council Channel 8 on Sept. 10.

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