OUTSTANDING WOMEN AWARDS

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TUESDAY, MARCH 17 | 11:30 AM

Awards Luncheon: This year's awards will be at the PCC Fortino Ballroom (900 W. Orman Ave.) on Tuesday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. (doors open at 11a.m.). Individual tickets can be purchased HERE.
 
Nominations: CLOSED
Note: If you have questions about the nomination form or questions about getting the form turned in, please reach out to Amanda Dalie, Program and Events manager, amanda.dalie@pueblolibrary.org / (719) 553-0202
 
These awards honor individuals who have made important contributions to our community and celebrate the important role that women have played in Pueblo’s history. These awards provide an opportunity for any individual or organization to honor a special person who has made an impact. The only criteria is that the person must be a resident of Pueblo County currently or during the time the award honors. The person may be honored posthumously.

Please submit the completed form below by February 13, 2026.

Individual Lunch Reservation $35  |  Table Reservationfor 8  $475 

Award Nomination $100

1. The nominee must be a resident of Pueblo County either now or during the time the award honors.

2. Nominations must be sponsored by an organization, club, association, individual, etc.

3. The nominating organization is responsible for preparing a brief biography (200 words or less) describing the woman’s accomplishments. The nomination form and bio will be added to the Robert Hoag Rawlings Public Library’s archives, and a brief summary will be included in a program that will be distributed at the awards luncheon. Please complete as much information on the nomination form as you are able to. A photo of the nominee is also requested. Past recipients will not receive a second award.

4. A representative of the nominating organization will present the award to their honoree.

5. The nominating organization will pay $100, which includes the honorees award and lunch. Checks must be made payable to Pueblo Library Foundation.

6. PCCLD will not judge the nominations. The person you choose to honor will be honored.

7. Nominations must be received by February 13, 2026.