McConnell named a ‘Rising Star’

Daisy McConnell, director, Galleries of Contemporary Art, at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, was named a 2013 Rising Star by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.

In the Feb. 7 edition of the local business newspaper, McConnell was one of 30 Colorado Springs young professionals recognized as “those in the local community 40 and younger who have made significant strides in their careers and who have given back to the community through their dedication to volunteerism and charity.”

A panel of judges rated the nominees in five areas that gauged their work ethic and community involvement. The group will be honored at a reception March 21 at Cheyenne Mountain Resort.