On September 18, 2018, The Succeeds Prize recognized and rewarded Colorado's top schools and educators with $150,000 in cash prizes.




If you couldn’t join us or want to relive it, view our 2018 Highlight Reel or the archived 9NEWS livestream.
2018 Finalists & Winners
Transformational Impact in an Elementary School Award
- Paonia Elementary School – Delta County 50(J)—WINNER
- Patrick Henry Elementary School – Colorado Springs District 11
- Rocky Mountain Prep: Creekside – Denver Public Schools
Transformational Impact in a Middle School Award
- Carbondale Middle School – Roaring Fork RE1—WINNER
- Denver Green School – Denver Public Schools
- Murphy Creek P-8 School – Adams Arapahoe 28J
Transformational Impact in a High School Award
- Denver Center for International Studies – Denver Public Schools—WINNER
- Denver School of Science & Technology: Stapleton High School – Denver Public Schools
- Union Colony Preparatory School – Greeley
Excellence in Education Innovation Award
- Brewin’ a Latte Job Skills – Allison Fabrizio, Ponderosa High School in Douglas County Schools
- Story Capture: A Meaning-Rich Data System – Joseph Dillon, Rangeview High School in Aurora Public Schools
- Innovative Thinking: Geometry in Construction – Colleen Owens, Scott Burke, Tracy Csavina & Lora Bong, Green Mountain High School in Jefferson County Public Schools—WINNER
- Community Garden – Stephanie Pollender, Glenwood Springs Elementary in Roaring Fork Re-1 School District
- Elevate – Aaron Promis, Mitchell Scott & Rachel Voris, Atlas Preparatory School in Harrison School District 2
Excellence in STEM Education Award
- Littleton High School –Littleton Public Schools
- Northridge Elementary – St. Vrain Valley School District— WINNER
- STEM Launch K-8 – Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Honorable Mentions:
- Green Mountain High School – Jefferson County Public Schools (tie)
- Gypsum Creek Middle School – Eagle County Schools (tie)
- Shepardson STEM Elementary – Poudre School District
Excellence in Technology Enabled Learning Award
- Designing for an Equitable Future – Jeff Reinkensmeyer, Rudy Martinez, Anne Butterworth, South Middle School in Aurora Public Schools
- Falcon AeroLab: Preparing Students for Technical Jobs in Aviation & Aerospace – Mark Hyatt & Dr. Lee Ann Wade, School District 49
- STEM the GAP – Gregg Cannady & Simi Basu, STEM School Highlands Ranch, Eads High School, Lone Star School, East Central BOCES
- Bringing Life Back Into STEM! – Stephanie Hultine, Foster Elementary School in Jefferson County Public Schools
- Mentorship & Modern Memorials– Sean Wybrant & Scott Fuller, Palmer High School in Colorado Springs District 11— WINNER