This recognition means so much to us and is a reflection of the amazing people who make Designing Beauty Academy what it is every single day. To our staff, thank you for your passion, dedication, and heart. To our students, thank you for trusting us to be part of your journey. To our clients and community, thank you for your continued support, and to Misty at Windsor City Lifestyle, thank you for the nomination and always believing in DBA!
A Milestone for Our Community
When we started Designing Beauty Academy, our goal was to build an educational space that acts as a true professional launchpad. Today, that vision has officially put us on the map. We are incredibly honored and humbled to have been nominated for The Colorado Companies To Watch Award, and even more grateful to be an official recipient of the Empowering Colorado Award!
Designing Beauty Academy Named a 2026 Colorado Company to Watch!
5 Reasons Why the Empowering Colorado Award Celebrates Our Community
Every year, Colorado Companies to Watch celebrates the state's boldest second stage businesses. Out of hundreds of incredible organizations spanning dozens of industries, DBA was selected as part of the prestigious 2026 class.
To help celebrate, the organizers shared this incredible message with the winners:
Congratulations once again on being named a 2026 Colorado Companies to Watch Winner! This recognition is more than an award. It is a celebration of your vision, perseverance, and the impact you are making across our state. You represent the entrepreneurs, innovators, builders, and leaders who are strengthening Colorado's economy, creating opportunity, and shaping our future. Simply put, you are helping make Colorado one of the best places to live, work, and experience. We are honored to welcome you into the Colorado Companies to Watch community.
As a proud winner, here are five ways this specific honor reflects the heart and soul of what we do at Designing Beauty Academy.
1. Fueling the State Economy through Job Creation
Being named a winner highlights our evolution from a growing academy into a major economic driver for our region. Second stage companies are recognized because they have moved past the startup phase and possess the unique capacity to scale. By expanding our enrollment and developing specialized beauty programs, we are actively creating new employment opportunities and training the future workforce of Colorado.
2. Setting a Benchmark for Community Empowerment
The Empowering Colorado Award directly speaks to our core mission. We believe that local businesses have a responsibility to lift up the people around them. Through affordable guest services, community partnerships, and accessible professional training, we strive to be a positive force in Windsor and beyond. This award validates our team's daily efforts to enrich the lives of everyone who walks through our doors.
4. Elevating the Value of a DBA Certificate
Standing alongside the state's top business leaders elevates the reputation of our entire academy. When salon owners and regional employers look at our graduates, they know they are hiring from an institution recognized at the highest level of statewide business excellence. Check out the full list of our fellow innovators on the official 2026 Winners page to see the incredible community we now belong to.
5. A Milestone Shared with Everyone Who Enters Our Doors
This celebration belongs to our entire network of students, clients, alumni, and friends. Our academy homepage has also been updated to celebrate the 2026 class, mirroring the beautiful updates found on the main Colorado Companies to Watch website. We want you to feel the award winning energy of our campus firsthand, which is why we invite all future beauty professionals to come visit us for a free tour.
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