Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera was awarded the State Service Leadership Award from America’s Service Commissions (ASC). Announced in a press release by the governor’s office on September 17, Primavera was given the award for her leadership and commitment to national service and volunteerism, specifically regarding AmeriCorps.
Her work with AmeriCorps is being honored for “pioneering efforts to expand service programs that strengthen critical priorities across Colorado, from mental health to wildfire mitigation.”
“AmeriCorps changes lives, not just for the individuals who serve, but for the countless families and communities whose needs are met through that service,” says Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera in a statement. “I’ve seen these impacts firsthand during my daughter’s time as an AmeriCorps member, and it continues to inspire my work every day. This award is truly an honor, but the real recognition belongs to AmeriCorps members across Colorado and the country who show up, roll up their sleeves, and build a better future for all of us.”
The Governor’s Office said when the federal government made cuts of approximately $400 million in AmeriCorps grants nationwide, Primavera made a stand by rallying her fellow lieutenant governors, led advocacy efforts to Congress, led a coordinated media response, and ensured that every AmeriCorps member serving in Colorado could complete their service term.
Kaira Esgate, Chief Executive Officer of America’s Service Commissions, recognizes Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera’s value as a leader who is innovative in serving the needs of her constituents
“Lt. Governor Primavera has been a true champion for national service and volunteerism,” says Esgate. “Her leadership, from launching innovative health-focused AmeriCorps programs in Colorado to her decisive advocacy when federal funding was under threat, has inspired service leaders nationwide. We are proud to recognize her extraordinary vision and commitment to ensuring service remains a powerful force for good in Colorado and across the nation.”
She also assisted with the launch of the Colorado COVID Containment Response Corps, the Public Health Apprenticeship, and the new Youth Mental Health Corps.
Photo courtesy of the press release
