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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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