Mayor Yemi honors Walt Glover with Spirit of Colorado Springs Inspiration Award

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Mayor Yemi Mobolade presented longtime community leader Walt Glover with the Mayor's Spirit of Colorado Springs Inspiration Award. The award recognizes Glover's distinguished leadership in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement and decades of service to organizations supporting sports, education, philanthropy and community life in Colorado Springs.

"Walt has spent decades quietly investing his life in something bigger than himself," said Mayor Yemi Mobolade. "From helping steward the resources that support America's Olympic and Paralympic athletes to strengthening organizations that serve our children, families and neighbors, Walt has made a lasting difference in Colorado Springs. His generosity, leadership and commitment to others embody the very best of our community."

Glover served the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement for more than 20 years, beginning as the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee's first Director of Budgets and Analysis and later serving as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. He went on to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Olympic Endowment, helping oversee investments supporting the long-term financial stability of America's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

His commitment to service extends throughout Colorado Springs. Glover has held leadership roles with the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Pikes Peak YMCA, Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado and Pikes Peak Preparatory Charter School, among numerous other organizations.

Glover has also served on the boards of Ent Credit Union, the Colorado PGA REACH Foundation, the Colorado Springs Leadership Institute and Y-USA, contributing his financial expertise and leadership to institutions serving the region and beyond.

The Mayor's Spirit of Colorado Springs Awards recognize individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and contributions have made a lasting impact on the Colorado Springs community.

For more information about the awards, visit ColoradoSprings.gov/SpiritOfColoradoSprings.