2025 SCWCC Accolades Luncheon

Annually since 1994, the Accolades Business Leader of the Year Awards has celebrated and highlighted the accomplishments of remarkable women in the Southern Colorado business community.

Topic: Life Would Be Easy If It Weren’t For Other People

Our Speaker: Connie Podesta, MS, CSP, CPAE
Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker & Award-Winning Author

Connie is a game-changing, revenue-building, sales-generating ball of fire whose rare blend of laugh-out-loud comedy, killer take-away strategies, and interactive, no-power-point delivery style have made her one of the most unique and memorable speakers on the stage today. 30 years. Two million people. 1,000 organizations. Hall of Fame speaker. Award-winning author. Ten books. Former Radio/TV personality. Therapist. Expert on the psychology of sales, leadership, change, accountability, and engagement. Amazing ROI. Plus (what we all could probably use in today’s crazy world )… a Comedienne.

Stay After the Luncheon for an Exclusive Deep Dive with Connie Podesta: Unlocking StandOut Leadership
Following the energy and inspiration of Accolades, this exclusive deep dive session with Connie Podesta offers a rare opportunity to explore leadership at a whole new level.

StandOut Leadership… Like You’ve Never Heard It Before
Leadership today requires more than making decisions. It’s about being the calm in the storm, the role model for resilience, and the visionary who inspires accountability and action.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Lexus of Colorado Springs!
Thank you, platinum sponsors: Central Bank, Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care, and Southwest.
Thank you, gold sponsors: Ent Credit Union, Fox21 News, iHeartRadio, North Business Magazine, Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest, and Underline
Thank you, silver sponsor: Black Hills Energy