The Colorado Women’s
Hall of Fame announced November 5, 2007 the names of 11 distinguished
women who will be honored as inductees in the 2008 Hall of Fame.
The women join a long list of accomplished
Coloradoans, from business leaders and politicians, to women of historical prominence.
A ceremony to induct these women into the Hall
of Fame will be held on March 11, 2008, in the Donald Seawell Ballroom
of the Denver Center
for the Performing Arts. The event is sold out as of March 3.
Contemporary
Historical
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Carbondale, Colorado
Rancher, Conservationist,
Philanthropist
Anna Petteys
Brush, Colorado
Education Advocate, United
Nations Proponent
Sister Alicia Cuaron Denver, Colorado
Business and Civic Leader,
Human Rights Activist
Eliza Routt
Colorado's First First Lady
Evie Dennis
Denver, Colorado
School Superintendent,
U.S. Olympic Committee Member
Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias
Sportswoman
Jean Dubofsky
Boulder, Colorado
Colorado Supreme Court Justice
Capt. Katherine Keating
Beulah, Colorado
U.S. Naval Officer, Pharmacist
Mary Lou Makepeace
Colorado Springs
Politician, Equal Rights Advocate
Lily Nie
Centennial, Colorado
Founder of Chinese Children Adoption International
Rhea Woltman
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Mercury 13 Astronaut
We extend our congratulations
to these women, who exemplify the best qualities of the people
who have built and sustained Colorado. They will join the other
101 outstanding women who have shared vision, foresight, and the
power of accomplishment to become inductees in the Hall of Fame.
A gala induction ceremony will take place on March 11, 2008, in
the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
For more details, see the November
Newsletter.
Congratulations, Susan Solomon!
On October 12, 2007, the Nobel
Peace Prize was awarded in two equal parts to the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Al Gore, for “their
efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made
climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that
are needed to counteract such change.”
Congratulations to Susan
Solomon for her participation as part of the team that comprised
the IPCC. Dr. Solomon was inducted into the Colorado Women’s
Hall of Fame in 2006 and continues her significant contributions
to the scientific community.
About the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame
The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is dedicated
to recognizing and preserving the history of the accomplishments of past
and present Colorado women. Both historical and contemporary women have
shared foresight, vision, and the power of accomplishment but lacked
a forum for recognition. The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame ensures
that their splendid achievements will not be forgotten.
The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is an all-volunteer-run 501(c
)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1985.
Our Mission To inspire by celebrating and sharing the lifetime
contributions of Colorado’s extraordinary women.
The Hall strives to educate the people of Colorado
about the stories of the women who shaped our state and the nation’s
history with courage, leadership, intelligence, compassion, and creativity.
Their
talents, skills, struggles, and contributions
form a legacy that the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is dedicated to
protecting.
Women of diverse backgrounds, from pioneers to politicians, educators to
entrepreneurs, are inducted into the Hall of Fame during a gala event held
in every even-numbered
year. The women inducted into the Hall of Fame have made a major impact on
the lives of others and helped to elevate the status of women in our state,
our nation,
and, some, around the world.
Who We Are
The daily operations of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame are carried
out by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The organizational structure
also includes an Honorary Board comprising notable citizens from across
the state who support the mission and goals of the Hall. A Volunteer
Cadre helps with the many projects, programs, and events planned by the
Board of Directors. All share the same goal of educating society about
the contributions of Colorado’s remarkable women and ensuring their
legacy for future generations.
Inducting New Members into the Hall of Fame
The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame depends on members of the public to
nominate extraordinary women for induction. Nominations are accepted
from organizations or individuals throughout the state. A diverse group
of Colorado citizens is recruited to act as a Selection Committee.
The Selection Committee reviews all nominations, performs additional
research if necessary, and selects nominees for induction into the
Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.
In even-numbered years, up to 10 new inductees are admitted into the
Hall of Fame at an event attended and sponsored by people and organizations
from across Colorado.
Nominations for the 2008 induction will be accepted
from May 25 until August 29, 2007.
New members will be announced in
November 2007 and inducted into the Hall of Fame on March 11, 2008,
in ceremonies
held at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, in the Donald
Seawell Ballroom.
Induction Criteria
The Colorado Women's Hall of Fame inducts women, both historical and
contemporary, who have significant ties to Colorado and during their
lifetimes:
• Made significant and enduring contributions to their fields
of endeavor
•
Elevated the status of women
•
Helped open new frontiers for women and for society
•
Inspired others by their example
Do you know of an extraordinary Colorado woman who meets these criteria?
If so, please read how to nominate her for induction into the Colorado
Women's Hall of Fame.
