Kindly Bold Award
Those who knew Lauren Guthrie reflected on her leadership style as “Kindly Bold.” If you look up “Kindly Bold” in the dictionary, it is not there. Seemingly impossible to define in a few, concise words, it is a leadership style that has to be lived out. A leadership style that is full of both grace and courage; a leadership style that pulls out the best in others.
This award is designed to celebrate and recognize the contributions of Lauren Guthrie – a Colorado Young Leader whose legacy touched so many in our community. This award is given annually to deserving Young Leaders at the end of the school year.
The recipient of this award embodies the compassionate leadership characteristics that were demonstrated by Lauren throughout her lifetime and most profoundly as a member of Colorado Young Leaders. These characteristics are marked by a kindness that displays authentic empathy, that stems from an inclusive spirit, and is rooted in a desire to further the greater good. The recipient will also possess a boldness that inspires growth, embraces adventure, and motivates positive action for themselves and others around them.
2022 Kindly Bold Recipient: Grace Leonard
Grace Leonard is the recipient of the 2022 Kindly Bold award for this school year. Grace leads with an inclusive spirit and has been dedicated to food access during this school year. Grace has spent her four years in CYL getting involved in a variety of cause areas...
2021 Kindly Bold Recipient: Gaby Alamillo-Sanchez
This year we are honored to present this award to Gaby Alamillo-Sanchez. Gaby is very deserving of this award. She has been involved in CYL for 4 years and is an inaugural member of the Northeast Denver CYL Chapter. She has been involved with or helped implement every...
2020 Kindly Bold Recipients: Morgan Davis and Riley Ruff
When we reflect on the legacies our 2020 Kindly Bold scholarship recipients, Morgan Davis and Riley Ruff, left in their high school years, we see two Kindly Bold leaders marching side by side choosing to be the change they want to see in the world. Best friends with...
Lauren Guthrie’s Legacy
“Embrace your own form of leadership while pushing your comfort zone in different aspects of your community.” These guiding words from CYL student Lauren G. underscore that leadership is not about who you are but how you engage within your community. Last May Lauren...