GOVERNOR POLIS ANNOUNCES FOURTH ROUND OF COLORADO COMEBACK CASH SCHOLARSHIP DRAWING WINNERS |
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Governor Polis announced the winners of the fourth round of Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing.
“Congratulations to our latest $50,000 scholarship winners. Our youngest Coloradans have endured a lot over the past year, from switching to remote learning to not being able to see friends or family,” said Governor Polis. “But the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine provided each of today’s winners the opportunity to return back to the life they love, and now it's even provided them a significant amount of money to head to the college of their dreams. There is still one more opportunity for Coloradans ages 12 to 17 to win a $50,000 scholarship. Take this opportunity now as we head into a long weekend to make an appointment for your son or daughter for the free COVID vaccine to give them the protection they need.”
The latest winners of the Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing are : Lindsay (13) of Denver County, Anna Gordon (12) of Aurora, Louis Arguello (15) of Westminster, Gerardo Sierra-Nunez (13) of Westminster, Aaron Arada (16) of Colorado Springs.
There is still one more chance for Coloradans to win $1 million as part of the Colorado Comeback Cash drawing. Coloradans 18 and older who received the vaccine by June 30, 2021 are automatically registered to win. The final winner will be announced July 7, 2021.
Younger Coloradans are also still eligible for the Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing. Coloradans ages 12 to 17 who receive at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by midnight on Sunday, July 4, 2021 will automatically be entered to win $50,000 toward college tuition or other postsecondary education.
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Governor Polis wishes everyone a happy Fourth of July this weekend, but before we kick off celebrations, let’s talk about fire safety.
If your plans include lighting fireworks, please protect our people, wildlife, and open spaces by only using permissible fireworks bought from Colorado licensed fireworks shops.
And remember to check on local fire restrictions before setting anything off. If your area doesn’t permit fireworks, alternatives like glow sticks provide a safer way to celebrate.
This Fourth of July, it’s up to us to take good care of those famous “purple mountain majesties” by preventing forest fires. Let’s make it a fun, enjoyable, and safe holiday weekend.
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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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Transition details for each Community Vaccination Site are below:
- Mesa County
- This site transitioned to the Mesa County Public Health Office on June 12 and continues to administer vaccines.
- Pueblo County
- This site at the Colorado State Fairgrounds transitioned to Pueblo County Public Health on June 14.
- Larimer County
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This site at The Ranch transitioned to local providers on June 25. Individuals who have received first doses at The Ranch will be rescheduled for second doses within the existing Larimer County Public Health scheduling system.
- El Paso County
- This site at Broadmoor World Arena transitioned to local providers on June 27.
- Adams County
- This site at Dicks Sporting Good Park continues to administer doses through June 29.
- Denver County
- This site at Ball Arena will continue to administer doses through July 3.
Additionally, the state is moving resources to primary care physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, and local public health agencies, mobile clinics, and community-based partnerships. This will help establish a more long-term, sustainable model for vaccinating Coloradans.
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Denver County - Ball Arena
Monday - Tuesday 1 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 7 pm
Thursday - Friday 6 am - 2 pm
Saturday - Sunday 9 am - 3 pm
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