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, 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.

2026 Manni Award Finalists:

Kyle Blasi, Steffany Butts, Lisa Camerlo, Cory Sutela, Greg DiFiore, Lesa Fisher, Flowers and the Moon, Erin Ford, John Graham, Elizabeth Guess, Yonas Hanson, Iron Springs Chateau, M.S. Women's Club, Jessica Larsen, Mark Lee, Eddy Lieberman, Manitou Moms, Maribeth Peiniger, Cordelia Portman, Aaron Reynard, Tina and Ken Riesterer, Jennifer Trainor, John Weiss, Michelle Whetherhult, and Paul Willie

Congratulations and thank you to all.