Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper announced the recipients of the 2016 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Inaugurated in 2015 by executive order and awarded on behalf of the nonpartisan Quarterly Forum, the medals are bestowed upon Colorado residents or organizations for their meritorious contributions to the strength and vitality of the state.

“The collaboration and contributions that we see from Coloradans in the business, nonprofit and public sectors are an inspiration to future generations of leaders,” said Hickenlooper in a news release. “I am honored to award this year’s medals to some of our state’s most remarkable leaders.”

The 2016 medals categories and recipients are:

Emerging Community Leader: Lisa Tessarowicz, co-founder of Epicentral Coworking, Colorado Springs – This award recognizes a young business, nonprofit or community leader who has demonstrated professional excellence and positive impact on the community. Tessarowicz is passionate about Colorado Springs and has served her community as president of the CALM Foundation, director of 5Star Bank and member of the Colorado Springs Downtown Review Board.

Growth and Innovation: Kim Jordan, co-founder and executive chair, New Belgium Brewing, Fort Collins – This award is given to an entrepreneur or business leader who has led with exceptional ingenuity and growth while inspiring and creating new possibilities for others. Jordan created one of the most innovative businesses in America through policies like employee ownership, open-book management and philanthropic giving.

Public and Community Service: Darin Atteberry, city manager for the City of Fort Collins – This award is given to a government or community leader who serves the public with innovation, operational excellence and progressive vision. Atteberry’s entrepreneurial and collaborative efforts have led Fort Collins to be nationally recognized as a “hotspot for innovation and invention in America” by the Smithsonian National Museum’s Places of Invention exhibit.

Corporate Citizenship: FirstBank, Denver – This award recognizes a Colorado-based company that has a significant positive impact in a community. FirstBank is one of the most philanthropic organizations in Colorado and has demonstrated its charitable ethos by founding Colorado Gives Day, making significant contributions to Colorado-based charities, its scholars program, and implementing an employee volunteer program.

Hickenlooper selected the 2016 recipients from a group of finalists provided by the Quarterly Forum board of directors, past recipients and a selection committee.