How to Nominate:
Nominations for the DEEP Impact Community Awards are open to the public and can be submitted online through our nomination form. We welcome nominations from individuals, organizations, and community members who wish to recognize the impactful work being done in our community.
Important Dates:
Nomination Deadline: May 10th, 2024
Awardees Notification: May 17th, 2024
Awards Ceremony: June 1, 2024 at our 2nd Annual Gala
Tickets to our Annual Gala are on sale NOW! Check back for updates!
Award Categories
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The DEEP Impact Youth Leader of the Year is our signature effort to acknowledge, honor, and foster a youth in the Denver community that has exhibited the early ability to think entrepreneurial, engage in community service to impact, and provide pathways to share economic and professional development among their peers. If it takes a village to raise a healthy child, then what does it take to raise a healthy village? This 8-24yr old is a shining leader that is poised to be fully prepared to live and lead in a diverse, global and integrated world economy. They are making BOSS moves; shine a light on them
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The DEEP Impact Career & Workforce Leader of the Year highlights the passionate and targeted work of those working to provide employment opportunities and upward mobility resources in our community. Through well-versed foresight, this individual uses their influence, business & colleague community, and employer insight to successfully drive economic development and empowerment for individuals and businesses of Denver and beyond.
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The DEEP Impact Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes the talent and tenacity by which this individual has chartered, owned, and operated on a vision that services its community. This Leader is able to shift and pivot to continue on their vision to the future. We are looking for inspiring entrepreneurs who continue to deliver on bridging unity and building impact!
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Mile High United Way
711 Park Ave W
Denver, CO 80205
Shifting Perspective
Brunch & Community Awards
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