Colorado Springs recognized seven young professionals in its 2026 Mayor’s Young Leader Awards, the city announced Nov. 5. The program covers people ages 18 through 40 and considers both their work and their service in the community.
The winners were Alie Ehrensaft for community impact, Jonathan Toman for creative industry, Max Cupp for economic impact, Caleb Ulliman for education, 1st Lt. Gabriela Wodka for military leadership, Shauna Jackson for sports, health and wellness, and Steven Aljets for technology and sustainability.
The city named 21 finalists across those categories before selecting the seven recipients. The ceremony took place at the Pinery at the Hill and was hosted by meteorologist Matt Meister. The awards recognize the recipients’ existing work; they do not announce new city jobs or public contracts.
