The Colorado Nonprofit Association (CNA) has named Tom Downey, director at Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, as the first recipient of its Advocate for Impact Award. The newly 
created award recognizes individuals whose leadership, integrity and advocacy have made a difference by advancing Colorado’s nonprofit sector.
Downey leads Ireland Stapleton’s Regulatory Affairs and Government Relations practice. He is a prominent voice for nonprofit organizations across the state and is a former board chair of the CNA. He has represented the organization, along with the Colorado attorney general and secretary of state, before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, successfully defending the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act.
In addition, Downey serves on the Colorado Charitable Gaming Board, is vice chair of the Denver Film Board, and ran the Children’s Museum of Denver.
Founded in 1986, the CNA represents more than 34,000 organizations statewide.