Winter Recognized as Climate Champion, Conservation Hero for Environmental Advocacy at State Capitol
GOLDEN, CO — Senator Faith Winter, D-Westminster, was recently awarded the 2022 CRES Courage Award by the Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) for her efforts to combat climate change and named a “Conservation Hero” by Keep It Colorado for her steadfast advocacy of conservation issues in Colorado.
“We are in the midst of a growing climate emergency, and the time to act is now,” said Winter. “The past several legislative sessions I have worked hard to ensure we meet our climate goals, and I’m pleased to be recognized for those efforts. With these new policies, we are taking important steps toward building a healthier and more sustainable future for us all."
Winter was awarded for her efforts championing SB22-180, which created the Ozone Season Transit Grant Program, which provides free transit rides during ozone season to encourage transit ridership, ultimately reduce air pollution, and furthering Colorado’s climate goals. Winter was also recognized for her work on HB21-1266, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance environmental justice in disadvantaged communities, and set Colorado on a pathway toward meeting its climate targets.
She was also named a Conservation Hero by Keep It Colorado for her consistent outspoken advocacy of conservation initiatives at the State Capitol, being a leader and collaborative partner on environmental issues, and for her commitment to protecting Colorado for the future.
ABOUT SEN. WINTER:
In 2018, Faith Winter was elected to the Senate to represent Colorado’s 24th District, which includes parts of Westminster, Thornton, and Northglenn. Senator Winter currently is Chair of the Transportation and Energy Committee as well as a member of the Finance Committee. Senator Winter previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives and on the Westminster City Council where she supported bills that would improve the lives of students, mothers, and families.
ABOUT CRES:
The Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES) drives environmental, social, and economic benefits for Colorado by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency. CRES and its local chapters provide education, policy advocacy, and community engagement that accelerate the adoption of all forms of renewable energy, energy efficiency, high-performance building, energy storage, and emerging technologies that will help Colorado achieve 100% renewable energy. CRES is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit, 501(c)3 membership organization.
This year, the CRES Courage Award was conferred to three state legislative leaders who have enacted key structural reforms that combat the adverse effects of climate change on Colorado's economy, air quality and public health, ecosystems, natural resources, and quality of life. These leaders worked to build public trust in their actions and embody the highest principles of leadership - integrity, compassion, vision, and courage.
ABOUT KEEP IT COLORADO:
Keep It Colorado continues the legacy of conservation through our statewide coalition of conservation organizations. The organization advances more on-the-ground conservation and increases the pace of conservation by bringing together land trusts, open space agencies, conservation champions and other partners to collaborate, strategize, problem-solve and advocate for good policy.