Colorado Citizenship medal exhibit
Transcending the continuum from success to significance
A portion of donations from the Governor's Leadership Celebration help support the award-winning "What’s Your Story?” exhibit at the History Colorado Center. The exhibit features past and present community heroes and inspires future generations to give of themselves, make an impact and do great things in our extraordinary state.
ABOUT THE COLORADO CITIZENSHIP MEDAL EXHIBIT
The Colorado Citizenship Medals were inspired by the Presidential Medal of Freedom - the highest civilian honor bestowed upon a citizen of the United States. The Colorado Citizenship Medals were established in 2015, by Executive Order Number B 2015-10, with support from all living Colorado Governors. Each year, the sitting governor selects awardees in five categories: Corporate Citizenship, Emerging Leadership, Growth and Innovation, Public Service, and the state's highest honor, the Legacy Award. Selections are made based upon non-partisan nominations from CiviCO’s Nomination Partners.
Gifts help support the exhibit, underwritten by CiviCO, at the History Colorado Center. The exhibit showcases medal recipients and other historical community leaders from Colorado’s rich heritage to inspire civic engagement, leadership curiosity, ambition, and gratitude for future generations. Programming targets middle school and high school students who, studies have shown, are making transformational life decisions that could influence a lifetime of significance and fulfillment.
