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Annual Employment First Awards

Celebrating Employment First Efforts in the Centennial State

The Colorado Employment First awards are presented annually by Colorado APSE. They recognize career seekers, professionals, businesses, and community partners who make exemplary contributions to advancing Employment First. 

 2025 Colorado Employment First Award Winners!

Katie Taliercio

Wendy M Wood

Emerging Leader Award

Ty Smith

Personal Achievement Award

Office of
Independent Living

Best Practice Award - Organizaion

Chloe Pulliam

Excellence in Benefits Planning Award

Colorado Department of Transportation

Large Employer Award

Atlantis

Small Employer Award

Janelle Barto

Excellence in Benefits Planning Award

DDRC

Best Practice Award - Organizanization

Jenny Jordan

Professional for Individual Award

Erlen Marsh

Dave Hammis

Innovation Award

Previous Award Winners

2024 Annual Employment First Award Winners

2023 Annual Employment First Award Winners

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