GOVERNOR POLIS ANNOUNCES THIRD WINNER OF $1 MILLION COLORADO COMEBACK CASH VACCINE DRAWING AND NEW SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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Governor Polis announced the winner of the third $1 million Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing. Pete Vegas of Boulder is the latest vaccinated Coloradan to win $1 million.
“Today, I had the pleasure of giving away $1.25 million dollars in prizes to Coloradans throughout our state just for getting vaccinated. There are so many good reasons to get vaccinated, whether it's to see family or to go to a baseball game, or to protect yourself and those you love,” said Governor Polis. “There are still two more opportunities to win $1 million and fifteen more chances to win a scholarship if you are between 12 and 17 years old. If you are not yet vaccinated, now’s the time to get this lifesaving vaccine. Who knows, you can be our next $1 million or scholarship winner.”
“Thank you to Governor Polis and the state of Colorado for this amazing gift and for your efforts to get people across our state vaccinated. I couldn’t wait to get the vaccine, I literally got it the first day that I was eligible. Getting the vaccine is not all about yourself, the decision is really about joining with the rest of your community to stop the spread of this awful virus. I encourage all of my fellow Coloradans who have not yet been vaccinated to make a plan to do so today,” said Pete Vegas, the third $1 million Colorado Comeback Cash winner.
Governor Polis also announced the next round of Comeback Cash Scholarship winners. They are Sabine Manske (17) of Littleton, Hannah Blackman (17) of Golden, Levi T of Boulder, Brady Roland (16) of Arvada, and Zen Ottensen (17) of Parker.
There are still two more chances for Coloradans to win $1 million as part of the Colorado Comeback Cash drawing. Coloradans 18 and older who have received the vaccine will be automatically registered to win. Winners will be announced June 25, with the final winner being announced on July 7. Coloradans must be vaccinated by June 30 to qualify to win on July 7.
Younger Coloradans ages 12 to 17 are also eligible for the Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing. Five eligible Coloradans will be randomly selected to win a $50,000 scholarship each week for three weeks. Drawings for the Comeback Cash Scholarship will occur on Mondays and winners will be announced later in the week, with the last drawing announcement revealed by July 9.
Governor Polis also took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Polis extended an Executive Order related to direct payments sent by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) to eligible individuals who return to full time employment between May 16, 2021 and June 26, 2021, also known as the Jumpstart Program.
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COLORADO COMEBACK CASH SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING |
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To make our schools even safer this fall, it’s critical that all eligible students, staff, and families receive the vaccine.
The first drawing for Colorado’s Comeback Cash Scholarship Drawing was held Monday, June 7th, and will run every week through Friday, July 9, giving five lucky winners a $50,000 postsecondary education scholarship every week. That’s 25 lucky Colorado kids that are going to get $50,000 scholarships!
If you’re a 12, 13, 14, or 15 year old winner and college is still a few years down the line, funds awarded will be placed in an interest-bearing CollegeInvest account until winners are ready to apply them toward a higher education, including a technical or credential program, and every single cent of that $50,000 dollars can be accessed.
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To be eligible to win and claim the prize, a person must:
- Be a living resident of between the ages of 12 and 17 years old.
- Have already received at least one vaccine dose or will receive at least one shot before each weekly drawing.
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To incentivize a win for all of us and sweeten the deal for a lucky few, we’re putting $5 million dollars from CARES Act funds at the end of the finish line with Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawings.
As part of this public health initiative, every Friday in June and the first Wednesday in July, the Colorado Lottery will conduct a random drawing on behalf of CDPHE to identify one vaccinated Colorado resident to win a million-dollar cash prize. And the promise of a more normal life fulfilled by vaccines, means this lottery truly has no losers.
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To be eligible to win and claim the prize, a person must:
- Be a living resident of the State of Colorado.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Not be an administrator of the Colorado Immunization Information System, a Colorado Lottery employee conducting the drawing, an auditor certifying the drawing, the Governor of the State of Colorado, the Lt. Governor of the State of Colorado, or the Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery.
- Have received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine if receiving the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose if receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
- Have not already won.
- Have signed and submitted all required documentation and releases as part of the claims process by the deadlines identified in the drawing procedures.
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If a Coloradan is selected as a winner, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) will reach out to verify eligibility.
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"POWER THE COMEBACK" BUSINESS PLEDGE |
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From the beginning of this pandemic, we’ve been making decisions based on saving lives and livelihoods. And we know that the good times come back when we all do our part to power the Colorado Comeback for ourselves, our families, businesses, and students by supporting the decision to get vaccinated.
Business owners and employees have been innovative and nimble in the face of this crisis. There are incredible stories of resilience, and that is in no small part due to so many Coloradans getting the vaccine, who can now do the things they love and give our economy a much-needed boost in the process.
That’s why the State is launching a new business tool as part of our "Power the Comeback" campaign, which will encourage businesses to do their part by encouraging employees to get vaccinated and by promoting policies that create COVID-safe workplaces.
Through this "Power the Comeback" campaign, businesses can take the Power the Comeback business pledge.
Here are some of the ways we are asking Colorado businesses to help public-facing workers understand the benefits of getting vaccinated and understand the support their employers can provide:
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Host a vaccine clinic for employees.
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Promote information about the Colorado law that mandates paid time off to get the vaccine and recover from vaccine side effects.
- Provide incentives for employees to get vaccinated (e.g., cash bonuses, additional paid time off, etc.).
- Share information about nearby vaccination clinics with employees and customers.
- Commit to posting ample signage about safe COVID-19 behaviors, mask rules for those who are unvaccinated, employee rights, and quarantining rules if exposed to COVID-19.
- Have a policy in place that encourages any individual aged 12 and older, who is not fully vaccinated, to continue wearing a mask inside your workplace.
A toolkit that includes posters, graphics and other materials for use will be available once your pledge is received.
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WORKPLACE VACCINATION PROGRAM |
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Getting the vaccine should be as easy as showing up for work. The Governor is proud to announce that Colorado is offering a new workplace vaccination program, which will allow employers, unions, and trade associations of any size to provide their workers with more opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in a familiar and convenient location.
Employers can enroll and request a free, on-site vaccination event by filling out a Google form - there is no workplace too small to get vaccinated!
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All staffing, logistics, and vaccine supplies will be coordinated and provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
The State of Colorado has been ahead of the curve on getting our workforce protected against this virus. All regular employees in Colorado receive four hours of paid time off (PTO) to use for vaccine appointments and to recover from vaccine side effects. If you’re a regular employee and find this is not the case in your workplace, call the Department of Labor and Employment’s Division of Labor Standards and Statistics at (303) 318-8441 to ask questions or voice a complaint.
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Offering both Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, these mobile clinics are for everyone 12 years and older! |
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WALK-UP VACCINATION SITES |
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All of our “Vaccines for All” Community Vaccination Sites offer same-day, walk-in vaccination appointments when there are available appointments with no advance registration required.
Adams County - Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Sunday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
Call: 720-263-5737
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Denver County - Ball Arena
Monday - Tuesday from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wednesday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday - Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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El Paso County - Broadmoor World Arena
Friday – Monday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Call: 720-263-5737
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Larimer County - The Ranch Events Complex
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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