2nd District Congressional Service Awards
Throughout the year, Congressman Joe Neguse will honor the outstanding and diverse business people, volunteers, educators, and non-profit organizations throughout Colorado’s 2nd District. The 2nd District Congressional Service Awards are made up of several honors carefully crafted by the Congressman to recognize the unique accomplishments made by individuals throughout our cities. Awardees will be selected from nominations that are submitted by fellow members of the community.
Representative Neguse announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the Fall 2022 Service Awards. Click HERE to nominate someone you know for one or more of these awards.
The Fall '22 service awards are as follows:
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Josie Heath Community Service Award
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Building Bridges Award
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Volunteer of the Year
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First Responder of the Year
An explanation of each award and the parameters for applying is below. The Office of Congressman Neguse welcomes nominators to check multiple categories if they believe your nominee fits in more than one.
Josie Heath Community Service Award
For community members who exhibit a commitment to the service of others & the betterment of their community.
Josie Heath is a devoted public servant who worked in the sector for more than twenty years (1995-2017) as CEO and President of the Community Foundation Boulder County and served for eight years as Boulder County Commissioner (1982-1990). She is the founder of the Mile High Youth Corps and one of the founders of the Women's Foundation of Colorado. During the Clinton administration, she was the Assistant to the Director of the White House Office of National Service and played a key role in the establishment of Americorps.
The Josie Heath Community Service Award will be given to the community member in Colorado’s Second Congressional District who best exhibits a commitment to the service of others, the betterment of the community, and dedication to social justice. These were the foundation of Josie Heath’s life and career, who made Colorado history as a community activist, educator, and elected official who is committed to improving the quality of life for all who live in Colorado.
Congressman Neguse invites community members throughout the second congressional district to nominate someone who they believe best exhibits commitment to the service of others, the betterment of the community, and dedication to social justice. Josie Heath embodies compassion, empathy, open-mindedness, commitment, sincerity, never-give-up determination, and joy - we ask that community members nominate a person who reflects these qualities.
Building Bridges Award
For an individual or group of individuals who work across political & social divides to solve major issues.
It takes a willingness to work with others, whether across the aisle or on the same side, in good faith in order to deliver tangible results to the community. The Building Bridges Congressional Service Award will be presented to an individual or group in the Second Congressional District in order to recognize a coalition builder that brings together different groups in order to solve major issues.
Congressman Neguse invites organizations, departments, and community members to nominate an individual or group that demonstrates leadership and an outstanding ability to build bridges.
Volunteer of the Year
For volunteers in the district who exhibit an outstanding devotion to their work in the community.
Volunteers make our community a better place. Without the significant contributions of volunteers, the work of many organizations and nonprofits would not be possible. The Volunteer of the Year Congressional Service Award will be presented to an individual for their volunteer work for an organization or the community in the second congressional district.
Congressman Neguse invites organizations, groups, and community members based in the second congressional district to nominate an outstanding volunteer whose time, investment, and selfless dedicated volunteer work contributes to the betterment of our community.
First Responder of the Year
For first responders in the district who exhibit an outstanding devotion to their profession & protecting their community.
First responders are always on the front lines when our community is faced with disaster. They show incredible bravery, commitment, and service in the face of sometimes life-threatening events. The 2nd Congressional District has experienced disaster after disaster in the last several years -- from a mass shooting, wildfires, and floods. We are able to find a way to build back and come together as a community thanks in large part to first responders. The First Responder of the Year Congressional Service Award will be presented to a first responder in the second congressional district to recognize a first responder who demonstrates an overwhelming dedication to their profession and their community.
Congressman Neguse invites you to nominate a first responder who deserves recognition for their dedication, selflessness, and heroic, lifesaving work they are doing for our communities each and every day.
Eligibility: First responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.