19th Annual State of Our City

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Centennial in partnership with the City of Centennial, the 19th annual State of Our City luncheon brought together community leaders, residents, and partners to reflect on our shared accomplishments and look ahead with confidence and purpose.

This year’s theme, “Centennial’s Ready! Prepare. Innovate. Succeed.”, highlighted how the City is positioning itself for a vibrant, resilient future. Mayor Stephanie Piko delivered a powerful address underscoring the City’s commitment to innovation, strategic growth, and community-centered progress.

Mayor Piko's 2025 State of the City Address

Mayor Stephanie Piko’s remarks at the 19th Annual State of Our City event reflect on Centennial’s progress and chart a path toward a bold, future-ready community. With the theme “Centennial’s Ready! Prepare. Innovate. Succeed.”, this year’s speech highlights the City’s commitment to innovation, connection, and growth.

Download Mayor Piko's Speech(PDF, 295KB)

Watch the Highlights

• Centennial’s Ready! Prepare. Innovate. Succeed - Centennial's vision for a future built on preparation, innovation and community success
• Honoring Council Member Marlo Alston -District 4 Reflection - Council Member Alston reflects on her years of service in District 4
• Honoring Council Member Tammy Maurer - District 2 Reflection - Council Member Maurer reflects on her years of service in District 2
• Honoring Council Member Mike Sutherland - District 3 Reflection - Council Member Sutherland reflects on his years of service in District 3
• Midtown Centennial: The Future of Centennial's Core - Centennial's vision for the future of Centennial's core
• Centennial’s First Mural - A Landmark Moment in Public Art - See how the City's first mural came to life—bringing color, creativity and community pride to a key Centennial landmark
• Denver NWSL Temporary Stadium and Training Facility Announcement Event - Denver National Women's Soccer League announced its plan to build a world-class performance center and stadium in Centennial, Colorado

Relive the Moments

• View Photos from the 19th Annual Event

Thank You to Our Sponsors

The 19th 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

With support from: Terracare Associates, Community College of Aurora, Jacobs Engineering Group, Centennial Airport Authority, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Cherry Creek Schools and Felsburg Holt & Ullevig

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.