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Eliza Pickrell Routt, with her husband, John Routt, settled in Colorado on the brink of its statehood in 1875. John Routt would be elected the first Governor, making Eliza Pickrell Routt the first First Lady of Colorado. In this role, she dedicated herself to building a structured community with equal rights for women. She joined the Non-Partisan Suffrage Association of Colorado and served as president of the City League of Denver branch. In honor of her commitment to getting suffrage passed, Routt was the first woman registered to vote in Colorado.
In honor of Eliza Pickrell Routt’s dedication to voting equality, the Secretary of State’s office has created the Eliza Pickrell Routt Award. This award is given to high schools that have 85% of eligible seniors registered to vote.
To apply for the Eliza Pickrell Routt Award, fill out the award application (PDF) and mail, email, or fax it to:
Office of Colorado Secretary of State
1700 Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80290
Email: State.ElectionDivision@coloradosos.gov
Fax: 303-869-4861
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2019 Winners
Olathe High School
February 1, 2019 - Social Studies Teacher, Kari Keller: Students: Jesus Gonzalez, Soledad Almanza, Cinthia Cortez, Leif Nelson
DSST Stapleton High School
April 15, 2019 - Social Studies Teacher, Leslie Hamdorf: Student, Ivan Tochimani-Hernandez
Peak to Peak High School
May 3, 2019 - English Teacher, Josh Benson; Students, Elle Triem, Lily Dunkin, Sudeepti Nareddy, Isabella Sicker, Shaan Sharma
STRIVE Prep - Excel High School
May 7, 2019 - Director of College Access - Caty Husbands; Students honored, the 2019 Senior Class
Strasburg High School
May 14, 2019 - Principal, Jeff Rasp; Students, Maleah Yates, Cody Wilson
DSST Green Valley Ranch High School
May 20, 2019 - Manager of College Success – Internships, Bradley West: Student, John Zeerak
Arrupe Jesuit High School
May 22, 2019 - English Teacher, Megan Turilli; Students, Dianna De La Rosa Santiago, Esmeralda Solis, Alyssa Galvan
In honor of Eliza Pickrell Routt’s dedication to voting equality, the Secretary of State’s office has created the Eliza Pickrell Routt Award. This award is given to high schools that have 85% of eligible seniors registered to vote.