HOPE Online Learning Academy is proud to share that its founder, Heather O'Mara, has been named a 2026 Hall of Fame honoree by the Colorado League of Charter Schools, receiving the Founder of the Year Award. The League's Hall of Fame Awards celebrate some of Colorado's most dedicated and impactful educators, advocates, and leaders in charter education. Each year, the organization recognizes individuals who have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of students across the state. Honorees are nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of League staff who recognize the dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment that continue to make charter schools a vital part of educational opportunity in Colorado. Heather's vision helped shape HOPE's unique blended learning model, combining the flexibility of online learning with meaningful in-person mentorship and support. What began as a bold idea has grown into a thriving statewide community that has now seen more than 1,500 students graduate, many of whom previously struggled to succeed in traditional school settings. Her commitment to meeting students where they are has changed the trajectory of thousands of Colorado learners and expanded access to high-quality public education for families who needed it most. "We are incredibly proud to celebrate Heather as a recipient of this year's Hall of Fame Award," said Dan Schaller, president of the Colorado League of Charter Schools. "This achievement reflects not only Heather's outstanding dedication and vision but also how we, as a community, are moving Forward Together to create meaningful opportunities for students." This recognition reflects not only Heather's leadership, but also the heart of HOPE's mission: Belong. Believe. Become. Congratulations, Heather, on this well-deserved honor. About the Colorado League of Charter Schools. The Colorado League of Charter Schools is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that represents the interests of the state's 262 charter schools and the families of more than 136,000 students who attend them. Its mission is to improve student achievement by supporting Colorado's charter schools, positively reshaping the public school landscape, and advancing opportunities for innovation and expanded choice. HOPE Online Learning Academy Co-Op want all Colorado students to have access to high-quality, public school options. Please visit www.coloradoleague.org to learn more.

HOPE Founder Heather O'Mara receives 2026 Colorado Titan 100 Award Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli are pleased to announce Heather O'Mara, Founder of HOPE online learning academy, as a 2026 Colorado Titan 100 recipient. The Titan 100 program recognizes Colorado's Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area's most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Together, the 2026 Colorado Titan 100 honorees and their companies generate more than $20 billion in annual revenue and employ over 266,000 people across the region and beyond, with over half of these companies exceeding $35 million in annual revenue. "This year's Titans represent more than success; they embody resilience, purpose, and transformation," said Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO. "Being a Titan is not just a title; it is a mindset, a way of leading with courage, serving with integrity, and creating something that outlasts you. It is about lifting those around you and leaving a legacy that inspires others to rise. These leaders stand as proof that the future of business is driven by those who turn vision into lasting impact." As HOPE Founder, Heather has shaped HOPE's unique blended learning model, combining the flexibility of online learning with meaningful in-person mentorship and support. What began as a bold idea has grown into a thriving statewide community that has now seen more than 3000 students graduate, many of whom previously struggled to succeed in traditional school settings. Her commitment to meeting students where they are has changed the trajectory of thousands of Colorado learners and expanded access to high-quality public education for families who needed it most. Heather O'Mara will be honored at the Titan 100 awards celebration on June 4th, 2026, which will be held at The National Western Center - LVC Arena, CO. This elegant, cocktail-style awards event will unite 100 Titans of Industry for an unforgettable evening of celebration, camaraderie, and networking - an evening unlike anything that exists in the Colorado business community. "On behalf of the entire team at Wipfli, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Titan 100 winners. It is a privilege to celebrate this remarkable group of leaders within Colorado's business community. We deeply value the enduring contributions each leader has made, and continues to make, in shaping significant organizations both locally and globally. Your innovation and creativity distinguish you, and the recognition as an industry Titan is truly well-earned," says Pete Aden, Partner at Wipfli.