pikespeakwriters.com

As Director of the 2005 Pikes Peak Writers Conference, Kirsten Akens not only organized the conference with efficiency, calm and grace, but she introduced a number of innovations such as the Relax and the Renew Room and the Reality Track which ensured a successful conference.  Her valuable expertise in grant-writing and as our Newsletter Editor also contributes toward the success of the conference and the organization.  We're proud to award the 2006 Pikes Peak Writers Conference Volunteer of the Year Award to Kirsten Akens.