iInspire
Through iInspire, ECOC recognizes youth from El Paso and Teller County, Colorado, who have overcome adversity and inspired others to do the same.
ECOC partners with the Equity Taskforce to Address Minority Overrepresentation of the 4th Judicial District Best Practices Court to sponsor the annual iInspire awards. Nominations are solicited from educators, Court Appointed Special Advocates, judicial officers, attorneys, case workers, and foster parents.
Awards are given to El Paso and Teller County youth who have overcome adversity and inspired others to do the same. We honor their individual achievements and highlight the extraordinary potential of our community’s youth.
iInspire awards will be presented on April 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum.
Honorees Receive:
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public recognition in a ceremony;
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a framed copy of a Fourth Judicial Court proclamation declaring iInspire Day, in their honor;
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an opportunity to shadow a local leader for a day; and
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a monetary gift.
Celebrate the 2026 Awardees
iInspire awards were presented on April 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum. Stay tuned for information about this year's winners.
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Meet the Awardees Reaching New Heights
This video captures the 2022 awardees talking about how they've overcome adversity to inspire others as they rise. We are incredibly impressed by their resilience, hope, and positive actions.
