The Manitou Springs Community Foundation is a proud sponsor and producer of the Manni Awards. Other collaborators include: the City of Manitou Springs, MS School District, MS Chamber of Commerce, Pikes Peak Bulletin, Creative Alliance Manitou Springs, MS Womens Club, and the MS Kiwanis Club. The Manni Awards recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated the ability to engage, collaborate, connect, inspire and champion a community vision. Each year, community members nominate finalist with winners selected in 10 vision area categories.

2024 Manni Award Winners:

The winners and award categories include: Lifetime Achievement - Gary Miller, CH Rockey Artistic Endeavors - Steven Miller, Environmental Stewardship - Mary Ellen Montgomery, Business and Economic Vitality - Sara and Ray Ferguson, Public Service - Ronnie Huery, Education and Learning - Mike Talbott, Health and Wellbeing - Michelle Tomasik, Mover & Shaker - Marcu Medina, Community Champion - Rhonda Van Pelt, Youth Visionary Leadership - Kate Johnson, Adult Visionary Leadership - Carnegie Expansion Volunteers. Congratulations and thank you to all.