The 9NEWS Leader of the Year was honored at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation‘s Leading Colorado Luncheon. The 9NEWS Leader of the Year was announced Wednesday at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation‘s Leading Colorado Luncheon, an annual event that celebrates exceptional community leadership. This year's 9NEWS Leader of the Year is Shawn Neville, CEO of BOA Technology. "Shawn has worked to connect young people with education, career paths, and outdoor experiences, inspiring businesses, and communities to join in fostering inclusivity and unlocking potential," according to the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Leadership Foundation. "Today, as the CEO of BOA Technology, he leads initiatives like the Career Possibilities program, which builds bridges for students by partnering with organizations like the Denver Scholarship Foundation to, as they say at BOA, 'enable peak performance' for the next generation." Read more: https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/outreach/leader-of-the-year/9news-2025-leader-of-the-year-announced/73-000cd9ae-682d-4da3-a882-4207281143cc More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.