- Outstanding Nonprofit Organization: Colorado Springs Conservatory, led by Linda Weise, was selected for its unwavering commitment to improving and enriching the lives of at-risk youth through the gift of music. The conservatory helps kids understand that every individual, despite his or her challenges, has something meaningful to contribute.
- Outstanding Public Official: Colorado State Senator Jennifer Veiga. Having served as an elected official since 1996, Senator Veiga was either the sponsor or co-sponsor of the Employment Nondiscrimination Act (ENDA) each year for 11 years. In 2007, Governor Bill Ritter signed ENDA into law, making it illegal to discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender expression.
- Outstanding Community Supporters: Will Temby and Glen Bruels, founding co-chairs of the Colorado Springs Diversity Forum, which was one of the first organizations to voice its support