Awards and Accolades

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region has been recognized for many accomplishments including:

2010: Independent Newspaper's Pick for Best Local Nonprofit Leader, Trudy Strewler Hodges

2010: Recipient of the African-American Voice "John Holley Organization Award" as a community leader through service of human dignity and open minded respect for all people.

2010: The Psychological Society of the Pikes Peak Region presented Trudy Strewler Hodges with the Cornelia Sabine Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the well-being of children in El Paso and Teller counties.

2010: Executive Director Trudy Strewler Hodges accepted to the State of Colorado Judicial Nominating Commission, representing the 4th Judicial District.

2009: Voted as one of the top Non-profit Organizations by readers of the Colorado Springs Independent.

2008: National CASA Association award for 98% compliance rate for the National CASA Quality Assurance Process; 85% was the national benchmark.

2005: Executive Director Trudy Strewler selected as the Ethical Business Leader of Colorado Springs by the local Rotary Club.

2005: Executive Director Trudy Strewler named Woman of Distinction by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

2004: “Runner Up” for the Best Non-profit Organization in the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

2003: Bronze Award for “Best Non-profit” in the Colorado Independent.

1996: Business Climate Incentives Group BIG Award through the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce as the community’s most outstanding nonprofit.

1993: L.J. Montgomery El Pomar award for the Best Nonprofit serving children in the State of Colorado.