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DENVER – The Colorado Chamber of Commerce this week recognized state legislators for their work for the business community in the 2026 legislative session. The Vision 2033 Champion of the Year awards were announced at a reception hosted by the chamber yesterday evening.
These leaders were instrumental in securing victories for the business community to advance the Chamber’s 10-year strategic action plan, Vision 2033, including the passage of comprehensive regulatory reform.
“Our top priority at the chamber is advancing our long-term vision for Colorado, and these legislators demonstrated the kind of forward-thinking leadership we need to get things done,” said Colorado Chamber President and CEO Loren Furman. “We’re grateful for their partnership and commitment to improving our business climate and moving us closer to the goals outlined in Vision 2033.”
“From regulatory reform to affordability, these leaders helped the Chamber tackle some of Colorado’s most pressing challenges,” said Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs Meghan Dollar. “We appreciate their collaboration on behalf of the business community throughout the 2026 legislative session, always working closely with our team on meaningful solutions to complex issues. They truly are champions for the businesses in their districts and statewide, and we’re proud to recognize their leadership with these awards.”
Below are the legislators selected for the Vision 2033 Champions of the Year awards:
- President of the Senate James Coleman
- Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson
- Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie
- House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell
- Sen. Lisa Frizell
- Sen. Marc Snyder
To learn more about the Chamber’s victories in the 2026 legislative session, view the Colorado Chamber’s 2026 Annual Report here.
For photos of the awards for media use, please see below (click for larger file):
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The Colorado Chamber of Commerce champions free enterprise, a healthy business environment and economic prosperity for all Coloradans. It is the only business association that works to improve the business climate for all sizes of business from a statewide, multi-industry perspective. What the Colorado Chamber accomplishes is good for all businesses, and that’s good for the state’s economy. It was created in 1965 based on the merger with the Colorado Manufacturers’ Association.