The Unique Woman of Colorado Award
(Open Nomination process)
The Unique Woman of Colorado award is a part of the Denver Post Unique Lives and Experiences series. This award is a collaboration between The Denver Post, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, and Lockheed Martin.
The 2008 nomination cycle is now closed.
The Unique Woman of Colorado Award pays tribute to a living woman who has had a special, unique impact on Colorado ... a woman who has:
- Left her indelible mark on the community through her leadership in business, education, philanthropy, government, the arts, sports, medicine, public service, science or technology.
- Shown the courage to set her goals high and the determination to achieve them.
- Used her influence or her example positively to create a more equitable society for Colorado's women and girls.
The 2007 winner will receive a one-of-a-kind sculpture called “Unity” by local artist Andi Mascareñas. “Unity” features two female figures standing back to back, together supporting a globe above their heads. “It represents woman supporting woman, standing strong in one voice around the world,” according to Andi. Mascareñas has been a professional sculptor for 23 years. She is represented by Saks gallery in Denver, Smith Klein gallery in Boulder and Taos Scottsdale gallery in Scottsdale.
Please include the following information in your nomination:
- Tell us how she left her indelible mark on the Colorado community through her leadership in one or more of the following areas: business, education, government, law, the environment, the arts, sports, health, public service, science or technology.
- Tell us how she made a significant impact in the lives of Colorado's women and girls (for example; through her time, influence, role modeling or financial support).
Additionally, include any relevant achievements or awards already received by the nominee.
Employees, associates, trustees, or agents of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado and its contest sponsors (The Denver Post and Lockheed Martin), and immediate family members of employees, associates, trustees, or agents are ineligible to win this award, but are welcome to submit nominations.
Past recipients include:
- 2007 – Dr. Patricia Gabow
- 2006 – Leslie Foster
- 2005 – LaRae Orullian
- 2004 – Judy Cara
- 2003 – Audrey Faulkner
- 2002 – Elizabeth Loescher
- 2001 – Senator Peggy Reeves
- 2000 – Dr. Joan Gosink
- 1999 – Phyllis Berti
The Denver Post, The Women’s Foundation of Colorado, and Lockheed Martin announce the winner of the Unique Woman of Colorado Award at the final lecture in The Denver Post Unique Lives & Experiences lecture series in May or June each year. The winner receives a grant of $1,000 to be donated to the non-profit organization of her choice.
For more information on the 2008 Unique Lives lecture series, please go to www.uniquelives.com/cities/08denv.htm.
