Denver City Council Honored with HCC Public Achievement Award
DENVER — The Denver City Council has been selected as the recipient of the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (HCC) Public Achievement Award, which recognizes the Council’s commitment to fostering inclusivity, economic growth, and opportunity for small and diverse businesses in the construction industry.
The award was presented on Saturday, March 1, at HCC’s annual awards ceremony. Council President Amanda P. Sandoval accepted the award on behalf of the Council at the awards gala on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The Council was recognized for its open-door policy and engagement with HCC members on key legislation and policies affecting the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
“This recognition is not just about Denver City Council—it’s about all of us,” Sandoval said. “It’s about the generations before us who laid the foundation, the workers who put in the hours every day, and the young people looking up to us, wondering if they too can build something great. The answer is yes. And together, we will keep building—stronger businesses, stronger families, and a stronger Colorado.”
HCC highlighted the Council’s advocacy on legislation such as the auditor subpoena bill and the noise control ordinance and its role in shaping policies like the Ball Arena redevelopment plan, which has directly impacted the construction industry.
The HCC Public Achievement Award is presented annually to individuals or groups whose contributions have significantly advanced HCC’s mission. Past recipients include Governor Jared Polis, Representative Shannon Bird, Denver City Council member Stacie Gilmore, and former Denver Mayor Federico Peña.