20th Annual State of Our City

Mayor Sweetland at the 2026 State of the City

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Centennial in partnership with the City of Centennial, the 20th Annual State of Our City luncheon brought together community leaders, residents and partners to celebrate 25 years of Centennial’s remarkable journey—honoring those who have helped shape a City built on connection, innovation and shared purpose. 


Mayor Sweetland's 2026 State of Our City Address

Centennial State of the City The Next 25 logo

Mayor Christine Sweetland's remarks at the 20th Annual State of Our City event reflected on Centennial’s history and milestones while looking ahead with excitement to what's next for Centennial. With the theme “The Next 25,” this year’s speech highlighted the City’s commitment to a connected, supported and growing community.

Watch the 2026 State of Our City

Download Mayor Sweetland's Speech(PDF, 167KB)

Relive the Highlights

The Next 25: Centennial’s Vision for the Future -  A reflection on Centennial’s beginning and where we are today

Midtown Centennial: Reimagining Our Urban Core - Envisioned as a dynamic mixed-use area that integrates public and private spaces  transforming aging commercial areas into a vibrant urban center

Denver Summit FC: A Game-Changing Investment in Centennial - Let’s get excited for Denver Summit’s state-of-the-art performance center and first stadium in Centennial

Happy 25th Birthday, Centennial! - View City Council celebrating Centennial’s 25th birthday

View Photos from the 20th Annual Event


Thank You to Our Sponsors

The 20th Annual State of Our City event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you for helping us celebrate Centennial’s progress and future with our community. Your partnership plays a vital role in making Centennial a connected, thriving City.

Presented by: Rotary Club of Centennial

Presenting Sponsors: Jacobs Engineering Group, Terracare and Community College of Aurora.


All proceeds from the State of Our City luncheon benefit the charitable outreach of the Centennial Rotary Foundation, the 501(c)(3) arm of the Rotary Club of Centennial, supporting local causes that make a difference.