Impact
Spreading goodness near and far.
From student-led podcasts and stories of profound impact, to leadership awards and capstone projects, we’re proud to share about our footprint in the community.
Mt. Bross Legacy Award
For seniors who are part of the Decalibron Summit Program, the Mt. Bross Legacy project is their community capstone for their time in CYL. Learn about their impact and find inspiration.
Presidential Service Volunteer Award
We are a certifying organization to provide the Presidential Volunteer Service Award to eligible Young Leaders during their time in our program. Bronze, silver, gold and lifetime awards are honored at our annual End of School Celebration in May.
Kindly Bold Award
This scholarship is awarded to a senior who lives Kindly Bold, in honor of 2019 CYL Alumna Lauren Guthrie and her legacy in Colorado Young Leaders.
Our Stories
CYLers CTA to Governor Polis
CiviCO, a strategic partner of Colorado Young Leaders, hosted the annual Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal Ceremony to honor incredible leaders who have made a significant impact across the state of Colorado. The Citizenship Medal is based on the National Medal of...
Base Camp amplifies youth voice and the power of collaboration
Colorado Young Leaders strives to inspire youth to do big things in and around their community. As an organization, CYL empowers students by instilling the confidence to harness their power through purpose to change their communities for the better. CYL’s Base Camp...
My TLG Story
The Think Like a Genius Challenge was one of the best life experiences I’ve ever had. Each of my abilities was put to the test to see if we could crush this Challenge. Many different types of life skills were introduced and highlighted in this Challenge. Through...
Addressing Inequities with Think Like a Genius
In 2019, CYL was provided with a tremendous opportunity to carry on the legacy of the Think Like a Genius® Challenge, started by Eric Siler with the curriculum created by his brother Todd Siler. We were unable to run the Challenge in 2020 but it's back in 2021! CYL's...
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...
Redefining what leadership means
Colorado Young Leaders (CYL) has been the most impactful organization in my life. It's redefined volunteerism and service for me as a place in which I could be a leader and through which I could develop myself and my leadership abilities rather than simply serving for...
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