City manager receives distinguished service award
City Manager Michael Penny
The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) recognized Castle Pines City Manager Michael Penny with its Distinguished Service Award (DSA) at the annual DRCOG awards celebration.
The event, themed “Innovate, Collaborate, Elevate,” marked DRCOG’s 70th anniversary as the region’s metropolitan planning organization. The DSA honors individuals who have contributed to the success of DRCOG programs and initiatives to enhance and protect quality of life.
Penny was recognized for his long-standing commitment to regional collaboration and fostering relationships in the communities he has served throughout his over 33 years in local government and 25 years in manager roles in Colorado.
“To be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the DRCOG is an honor of a lifetime,” stated Penny. “I have loved working with all the communities I’ve had the pleasure of serving, and my work with Castle Pines has been incredibly rewarding.”
Since his appointment as city manager of Castle Pines in 2018, Penny has played a crucial role in implementing new programs and services. He has served in leadership positions in the Colorado Municipal League and the Colorado City and County Managers Association, and he currently serves as the chair of the board of the Colorado Intergovernmental Risk Sharing Agency, the property casualty and workers compensation insurance company for the municipal governments in Colorado.
For more information about DRCOG’s awards celebration, visit drcog.org/awards.
Information and photo provided by the City of Castle Pines
