Members of the Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club pose for a group photo after receiving the new Beacon of Generosity Award.
Every year the Manni Awards recognize citizens and organizations who volunteer their time and energy to support the community and make Manitou Springs such a vibrant and unique place. See scenes from the March 19 awards ceremony and potluck, plus a list of winners, on page 12.
Congratulations to the 2025 Manni Award winners!
Community Champion: Shirley Wade
Public Service: Erin Ringsred
Education and Learning: Steve Bethke
Student Visionary Leadership: Logan Moore
Visionary Leadership: Jenna Gallas
Rockey Artistic Endeavors: Audrey Gray
Environmental Stewardship: Mike Mazzola
Business and Economic Vitality: The Loft
Community Wellbeing: David Valier
Beacon of Generosity: Kiwanis Club of Manitou Springs
[Bulletin Publisher Lyn Ettinger-Harwell is part of the Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club, Laura Ettinger-Harwell is a board member, and Warren Epstein is a contributor. –ed]
Photos by Mark Lee
Members of the Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club pose for a group photo after receiving the new Beacon of Generosity Award.
Manni Awards organizer Shanti Toll presented the Community Wellbeing award, which was won this year by David Valier (not pictured).
Members of the Manitou Springs Women’s Club worked tirelessly to help the Manni organizers pull off another amazing community awards ceremony and potluck. Pictured, left to right, are Helene Gallaway, Laney Björk, Kristin Lee and Patsy Bjork.
Jenna Gallas, winner of the Visionary Leadership Award, embraces her award presenter Laura Ettinger-Harwell.
MSHS Assistant Principal Jessie Nunley (right) introduced the three student finalists for the Youth Visionary Leadership Award (left to right) Logan Moore, MaKenzi VerVaecke, and Evan Fugate.
Writer, actor, director, and long-time Manitou community member Warren Epstein emceed the 13th Annual Manni Awards.
