Awards

 

Throughout my career as an advocate and legislator I’ve been honored by a number of organizations that have presented me with various awards and recognition.  Here’s a fairly complete list of awards, and as you might expect, the list continues to grow…

  • ACLU of Colorado – Carle Whitehead Award, 2011
  • ARC, Pikes Peak Region – Joe Schiappacasse “Do the Right Thing” Award, 2010
  • The Center’s Legal Initiatives Project – Barrister of the Year, 2008
  • Colorado Association of Alcohol & Drug Service Providers – Legislative Award, 2011
  • Colorado Association of Family & Children’s Agencies – Advocacy Award, 2008
  • Colorado Association of Libraries – Legislative Award, 2011
  • Colorado Business Council – Individual Community Ally Award, 2005
  • Colorado Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics – Legislative Award, 2011
  • Colorado Lesbian & Gay Bar Association – Outstanding GLBT Attorney, 2008
  • Colorado Majestic Hearts – John Lowe Award, 2008
  • Colorado Pride Guide – Coloradoan of the Year, 2007
  • Colorado Social Legislation Committee – Annual Legislative Award, 2011
  • Colorado Stonewall Democrats – Pioneer Award, 2003
  • Colorado Tourism Office – Governor’s Tourism Award, Legislator of the Year, 2011
  • Colorado Trial Lawyers Association – Legislator of the Year, 2010
  • Crossroads Turning Point – Sen. Abel Tapia Legislator of the Year Award, 2011
  • Democratic Party of Denver – Dale Tooley Democrat of the Year Award, 2009
  • Employee Assistance Professional Association, Colorado Chapter – Legislative Award, 2011
  • Hep C Connection – Legislative Leadership Award, 2010
  • Human Rights Campaign, Colorado Steering Committee – Paul Hunter Award, 2008
  • Labor Council for Latin American Advancement – Fred Ross Sr. Award, 2013
  • Mental Health America of Colorado – Legislator of the Year Award, 2013
  • National Association of Social Workers, Colorado Chapter – Distinguished Legislator, 2012
  • National TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities) – Advocacy Award, 2011
  • New Era Colorado – Hands-On Democracy Award, 2011
  • Pro-Choice Public Education Project – Commitment to Choice Award, 1997
  • The White House – Harvey Milk Champion of Change Award , 2013

This video was produced by the ACLU of Colorado in conjunction with the presentation of their Carle Whitehead Award in 2011: