The 23rd Annual Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala brought together leaders throughout the state’s legal, business, and civic communities to honor judges who serve with integrity, fairness and commitment to the rule of law.
The 2025 honorees include:
- Magistrate Melissa Annis: Denver County Court, 2nd JD
- Judge John Mochel: Las Animas County Court, 3rd JD
- Chief Judge Susan Blanco: District Court, 8th JD
- Chief Judge Ryan Stuart: 23rd Judicial District (Judicial Leadership Award)
Chief Justice Monica Márquez, the keynote speaker, emphasized that safeguarding trust in Colorado’s judiciary is essential to the health of democracy.