Career Accelerator Award

The Colorado Water Congress (CWC) is excited to announce another year of the CWC Career Accelerator Award, a 1-year program created in 2024 intended to cultivate inclusion in the water sector. The award provides funding for awardee attendance at CWC’s two main annual events, as well as mentorship, education and networking opportunities within the CWC community.  

Applications for 2026 are due December 1, 2025.

Please contact Sara Fraser, Government Affairs Manager sara@cowatercongress.org if you have questions regarding this form or this award. 

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If relevant, include your past involvement in Colorado water matters and your desired future involvement in Colorado water activities (300-word limit)

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Please let us know how receiving this award would accelerate your career and impact the Colorado water community in unique ways that would not be possible without this award (200-word limit)

How would your background, perspective, or expertise contribute to educating or expanding the perspective of the Colorado water community?  (200 word limit)

CWC Annual Conference in Aurora, CO January 28 – 30, 2026 * 

CWC Summer Conference in Steamboat Springs, CO August 18 –20, 2026 * 

Sharing your perspective or expertise with CWC membership via a presentation, webinar, blog, etc. 

(* travel assistance available as necessary) 

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Reference can be professional, personal, or academic.