CJI's annual Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala Dinner celebrates our state's judicial system and the year's Judicial Excellence Awardees. The event also serves as an important fundraiser for CJI and its programs.
23rd Annual Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala Dinner
Hosted by the Colorado Judicial Institute
Date / Time: Wednesday October 15, 2025, 5:30-9:00pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Attire: Business attire
This year's Judicial Excellence Awardees are:
- District Court Chief Judge Susan Blanco, 8th Judicial District
- County Court Judge John Mochel, Las Animas & Huerfano Counties, 3rd Judicial District
- Magistrate Melissa Annis, Denver County Court, 2nd Judicial District
Also this year, CJI honors Chief Judge Ryan Stuart of the 23rd Judicial District with a special Judicial Leadership Award.
Join us to celebrate them—and Colorado's judicial system—on October 15!
Also featuring:
- Master of ceremonies Chandra Thomas Whitfield of Colorado Public Radio
- Welcome speech by Chief Justice Monica Marquez
- Cocktail reception entertainment by Chilly Jazz
- Paddle raise fundraiser to benefit CJI's judicial education program
This gala dinner is CJI's biggest fundraiser and subsidizes our important work throughout the year. Please join us and support CJI's mission and programs on behalf of Colorado's courts!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the CJI's annual Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala Dinner is a terrific way to showcase your organization and support for CJI and its work on behalf of Colorado’s courts. Sponsorship benefits include event tickets (e.g., full table or half table), sponsor acknowledgment in promotion & materials, and more.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities for this year's gala dinner, click here.
Individual Tickets
Individual tickets will go on sale in September 2025.
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
Platinum Level:
- None yet, could be you!
Gold Level:
- None yet, could be you!
Silver Level:
- Burg Simpson
- Davis Graham
- Ireland Stapleton
Bronze Level:
- Colorado & Denver Bar Associations and Colorado Bar Association CLE
- Griffiths Law
- JAMS
- Nelson Mullins
Small/Solo Level:
- Werge & Corbin Law Group
Wine Sponsors:
- Davis Graham
In-Kind Sponsors:
- Coming soon!
Sponsor lists last updated July 24, 2025.
