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Join us on June 20, 2025, as the League of Women Voters of Colorado proudly honors Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and District Attorney Daniel P. Rubinstein of the Twenty-First Judicial District, Colorado as the recipients of the 2025 Leaders of Democracy Awards.

At a dinner at the SIE Complex on the University of Denver campus, we will be honoring them for their exceptional leadership and dedication to safeguarding Colorado's democratic processes.

And their commitment to upholding election integrity and accountability is more critical now than ever!

" Our democratic republic rests on the promise that
every vote matters,
every vote is counted,
and the will of the people shall govern. "

- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser

CO ATTORNEY GENERAL PHIL WEISER

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DANIEL RUBINSTEIN

COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL PHIL WEISER has shown an unwavering commitment to protecting the sacred right to vote and holding those who threaten our democracy accountable.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAN RUBINSTEIN has exemplified courage and resolve, ensuring those who violate election trust are prosecuted, reinforcing Colorado’s status as a national gold standard for election security.

T H E M E + P R O G R A M

D E T A I L S

D A T E : F R I D A Y , J U N E 2 0 , 2 0 2 5
T I M E : 5 : 0 0 – 7: 0 0 P M*
L O C A T I O N : U N I V E R S I T Y O F D E N V E R

*Please join us for Happy Hour & Mingling from 4:30 – 5:00 pm!

T A K E N O T E :

- C O C K T A I L S / H A P P Y H O U R : 4 : 3 0 – 5: 0 0 P M
- D I N N E R (B U F F E T) : 5 : 0 0 – 5 : 3 0 P M
- P R O G R A M : 5 : 3 0 – 6 : 3 0 PM
- M I N G L I N G : 6: 3 0 – 7 : 0 0 P M

LIBERTY and JUSTICE for ALL
For 105 years, the League of Women Voters of Colorado has fought to defend democracy.

But liberty does not protect itself.
Democracy does not defend itself.
Without justice, there is no peace.

We cannot afford to be silent. We cannot afford inaction.

Previous recipients of the Leader of Democracy award include:

Representative Brianna Titone
Representative Jason Crow
Dr. Toni Larson
Senator Polly Baca
Former Secretary of State Wayne Williams
The multipartisan Y&Z Coalition – instrumental in the drafting and promotion of Amendments Y&Z for independent redistricting.
And MORE!

S P O N S O R S H I P S

19th AMENDMENT PRESENTING SPONSOR @ $5,000 – TABLE OF 8

• 8 Tickets to Leaders of Democracy 2025

• LWVCO presentation at employee gathering of the sponsor’s choice

• Title sponsor, with speaking opportunity at Leaders of Democracy 2025

• Speaking opportunity at Leaders of Democracy 2025

• Prominently featured on night-of-event screen display and in the event program

• Photos with honorees and attending dignitaries

• Logo on electronic invitations, program, League website, and all event marketing

• Article block and links in the League’s newsletter, delivered to 8,500 informed people around the state and all members of the Colorado Legislature

• Acknowledgment and link in Annual Report

19th Amendment Presenting Sponsor $5,000

VOTING RIGHTS ADVOCATE @ $2,500

• 4 Tickets to Leaders of Democracy 2025

• Featured on night-of-event screen display and in the event program

• Photos with honorees and attending dignitaries

• Logo on electronic invitations, program, League website, and all event marketing

• Article block and links in the League’s newsletter, The Voter, delivered to 8,500 informed people around the state and all members of the Colorado Legislature

• Acknowledgment and link in Annual Report

Voting Rights Advocate $2,500

VOTER PROTECTION ADVOCATE @ $1,000

• 2 Tickets to Leaders of Democracy 2025

• Featured on night-of-event screen display and in the event program

• Photos with honorees and attending dignitaries

• Logo on electronic invitations, program, League website, and all event marketing

• Article block and links in the League’s newsletter, The Voter, delivered to 8,500 informed people around the state and all members of the Colorado Legislature

• Acknowledgment and link in Annual Report

Voter Protection Advocate $1,000

VOTER EDUCATION SUPPORTER @ $500

• 2 Tickets to Leaders of Democracy 2025

• Listed in the night-of-event screen display and in the event program

• Logo on electronic invitations, program, League website, and all event marketing

• Acknowledgment and link in Annual Report

Voter Education Supporter $500

SUFFRAGIST SPONSOR @ $250

• 2 Tickets to Leaders of Democracy 2025

• Listed in the night-of-event screen display and in the event program

• Acknowledgement and link in Annual Report and on the League website

Suffragist Sponsor $250

V E N U E + F O O D

A Night of Purpose with a View to Match

Join us at the University of Denver’s renowned Korbel School of International Studies, a place where global policy meets civic action. As one of the world’s leading institutions for international affairs, the Korbel School shapes the next generation of visionaries – those who, like our honorees, confront the greatest challenges of our time.

A S E T T I N G A S P O W E R F U L A S T H E M I S S I O N

Our celebration takes place in the stunning Maglione Hall, a space that offers breathtaking 360-degree views of downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains, stretching all the way to Mount Blue Sky.

This remarkable space offers a striking backdrop for an evening dedicated to democracy, justice, and the future of our nation.

P A R K I N G A T T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F D E N V E R

Parking Made Simple At The University of Denver!

We want your arrival at Leaders of Democracy 2025 to be as seamless as possible.

Here’s what to know before you go:

Our event venue, the SIE International Relations Complex, is highlighted in orange on the map.
Parking lots and garages available for our guests are labeled in green, so you’ll have plenty of options nearby.

We can’t wait to see you there!

CLICK HERE FOR DU'S INTERACTIVE PARKING MAP

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD DU'S CAMPUS/PARKING MAP

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GRATITUDE TO OUR CHAMPIONS OF DEMOCRACY
With deep appreciation, we thank our early sponsors for standing with us in the fight for Liberty & Justice for All.
Your commitment fuels this movement, ensuring that democracy remains strong, protected, and accessible to all.

Democracy Defender

Kent and Denise Thiry

19th Amendment Presenting Sponsor

The Tynes Family

Voting Rights Advocate

Susan Stark
Jennifer Patterson

Voter Protection Advocate

Cobalt Advocates/Dani Newsum
Ann Sutton

Voter Education Supporter
Anne L. McGihon
Jeff and Thalia Oster
Common Cause

Suffragist Sponsor
Sandra Billings
Janna Cannady
Bobbie Heisterkamp
Barbara Mattison
Victoria Mitchell
Pamela S. Parks
Norma Shettle
Jill Smith

Additional Sponsors and In-Kind Donations

CO ATTORNEY GENERAL PHIL WEISER

DISTRICT ATTORNEY DANIEL RUBINSTEIN