Call for Honoree Nominations!

There are two awards given during our Women’s Equality Day (WED) celebration: 

• The Women's Equality Day Award recognizes women who have impacted the citizens of Larimer County by expanding and protecting voting rights of all eligible voters, working to empower women to reach their full potential, creating an environment where gender doesn't limit opportunity, and promoting DEI in principle and practice.

• The League Legacy Award will recognize a League member who has worked diligently to meet the goals of the League of Women Voters by encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major public policy issues, influencing public policy through education and advocacy, and promoting DEI in principle and practice. 
 

• If you know of someone deserving of one of these awards, please download and read the Suggestions for Writing a Strong Nomination. 

• Completed nominations are due June 1. Mail to wed@lwv-larimercounty.org or Becky Peters, 1507 Hitch Wagon Dr., Loveland, CO 80537

Women's Equality Day Award Nomination Form
League Legacy Award Nomination Form
Nomination Writing Suggestions

Want to Sponsor this Event?

Now, more than ever, we are encouraging democracy-minded businesses and individuals to join our initiatives to Make Democracy Work!  All proceeds will support LWVLC efforts to ensure that every eligible voter has the freedom to vote, provide elections services (registration programs, debates and forums), compile and share VOTE411 information.

$1500 Women's Equality Day Presenting Sponsor - One Available

$1000 Women's Equality Day Champion

$500 Women's Equality Day Leader   

For details on the benefits of sponsorship, click here WED 2024 Sponsor Packet. 
To become a Women's Equality Day sponsor, email Lori Rassmusen at rasmussen.results@gmail.com

The First Women's Equality Day

In 1971, Representative Bella Abzug (D-NY) introduced a successful bill designating August 26th of each year as Women’s Equality Day.

The bill states that Women’s Equality Day is a symbol of women’s continued fight for equal rights and that the United States commends and supports them.

It decreed that the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation annually in commemoration of woman suffrage and the 1970 Strike for Equality.

Larimer County 2024 Women's Equality Day Proclamations are already scheduled:

• Johnstown - August 5
• Timnath - August 13
• Berthoud - August 13
• Fort Collins - August 20
• Loveland - August 20
• Wellington - pending
• Windsor - pending
• Larimer County Commissioners - pending

Pictured left: Pat Schroeder served as Representative from Colorado in Congress from 1995 - 1997.