City Cast Denver’s first-ever Denver-est Denver Awards Show is THIS Thursday! 😱 Votes are pouring in for all six award categories and the races are close! Today is the last day to cast your vote — the poll closes at midnight! Who will be crowned Denver’s Most Denver-est Denverite of 2025? The winners will be revealed live on-stage at the Oriental Theater Dec. 18. Make your voice count! 👇
What Are the Qualities of a Very Denver-y Denverite?
The most Denver-est Denverite should be the person who most embodies the best qualities of a true Denverite — courageous, gritty, and driven to make Denver a better place. They’re a diehard lover of and believer in the Mile High City no matter what.
Meet the Finalists
Democratic Strategist, HD5 Candidate
“She has spent her life advocating for the citizens of Denver and trying to make Denver a better place through grassroots work and policymaking. She knows all the hidden gems of Denver, can bridge the gap between Old Denver and New Denver, and absolutely loves her city.”
Content Creator, Community Organizer, HD5 Candidate
“Rayna is the true definition of a Denverite. She has a true passion for the city as she uplifts Denver in all aspects of her life. The activist group she started at the beginning of 2025, the Denver Activist Women's Group (DAWG), does amazing work for the community, such as connecting people with nonprofits in the women's rights, community health, and immigration spaces.”
Executive Director, Ednium
“Richard is one of Denver’s greatest educators. As the leader of Ednium he has crafted impactful programs and policy platforms that are shaping Colorado’s educational landscape such as passing the first statewide law providing personal finance classes for ALL Colorado children.”
Founder, Green Spaces
“Jevon is the future of Denver. After launching a killer clothing line and a nonprofit to bring trees to neighborhoods that need them, he has built Green Spaces into a powerhouse … and he got millions in DDA money to expand his vision on 16th Street. He's on an amazing run and deserves this award for the hard work and vision he's put into making Denver a great place to live.”
South Broadway Neighbors
“When South Broadway businesses and Lincoln Street residents kept experiencing prolonged and frequent power outages, Blake and Caitlin stood up and asked ‘Why is this happening?’ Because of the pressure and the investigation, City Council didn’t renew Xcel’s contract, and we were told that City Council demanded that Xcel come back when they were serious about doing better. All of that happened because these two neighbors cared enough to do something.”
