Finalists for the 2026 All-America City Award will have the opportunity to showcase how they strengthen civic health and build trust to a distinguished panel of nationally renowned civic leaders. These dedicated jury members generously volunteer their expertise and time to carefully evaluate the written applications, attend in-person presentations by the finalists, engage with insightful questions, and deliberate during the final collective decision-making process. This year’s jury consists of civic engagement practitioners, leaders from business, philanthropy, and nonprofit sectors, and youth representatives.
- Maia Comeau (Jury Foreperson), Founder & CEO, Comeau & Company
- Kayce Ataiyero, Chief External Affairs Officer, The Joyce Foundation
- Maya Guzdar, Director of Policy and Programs, Allliance for Local Leaders International
- Shamichael Hallman, Senior Director of Civic Health and Economic Opportunity, Urban Libraries Council
- Jim Hunt, Executive VP, Government Affairs, Bearing Advisors
- Lindsey Kerr, Partner, The Messina Group
- Steven Olikara, President, Bridge Entertainment Lab
- Hon. David Sander, Councilman, City of Rancho Cordova, CA
- Sophie Tipper, Committee Member (Senate District 16), Colorado Youth Advisory Council
- Nik Walker, Director of Constitutionally Limited Government, Stand Together
- Saanvi Yadav, Committee Member (Senate District 2), Colorado Youth Advisory Council
Our All-America City Award Finalists are the main attraction, but we’re thrilled about this year’s lineup of keynote speakers joining us in Denver, CO from June 26-28. Speakers, including leaders from the philanthropy, government, and the nonprofit sectors, will join us to speak about civic health, democratic participation, and grassroots organizing. Register today to hear from our speakers and learn from our finalists.
