Colorado Companies to Watch brought to you by Bank of America announces 2020 Winners at 12th Anniversary Gala Awards Celebration

The annual, nonprofit awards program for 2nd Stage companies is now 600 alumni strong

Denver, CO – Colorado Companies to Watch, brought to you by Bank of America, is pleased to present the 2020 Winners of the 12th Anniversary Colorado Company to Watch (CCTW) Gala Awards. 

Since 2009, CCTW has recognized the hard work and dedication of some of the state’s fastest growing 2nd Stage companies. Many of the first companies to enter the CCTW program have since grown exponentially, becoming household names in Colorado and beyond. Previous winners include SendGrid (2012), Otterbox (2009), and Left Hand Brewing Company (2010).

Our 2020 Hall of Fame Winner is PharmaJet, a medical supply company located in Golden, Colorado. Only previous winners of CCTW, who continue to demonstrate growth and positive impact within the State of Colorado, are eligible to receive this designation. The chosen company exhibits the highest level of achievement, leadership, and extraordinary contributions within their industry. 

“Each year, we continue to see amazing companies emerge and succeed, even during challenging times like we are facing today. It is exciting to sit on the board of an organization that provides support to those 2nd Stage Companies not afraid to take risks and in turn has the endurance to thrive in Colorado,” says Toby Armitage, Executive Vice President of Colorado Companies to Watch and Diamond Sponsor. “We are a proud sponsor CCTW, who is dedicated to the health of our economy and the companies who make our state great.”

These 2nd Stage companies have moved past the startup stage and into a period of growth. This year’s winners significantly impacted the state’s economy by providing thousands of jobs and contributing millions of dollars in revenue across Colorado’s diverse economic landscape.

CCTW candidates are selected from nominations within the local community. This year, more than 1,100 companies were nominated, with 100 Finalists emerging. From there, 50 Winners were chosen by the esteemed CCTW volunteer judging panel. Winners will be presented at the 12th Anniversary Gala Awards Celebration on Friday, September 18, 2020.