Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame extends student video contest deadline to Aug. 1

The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame gave students across the state more time to enter its 2026 video contest tied to Colorado’s 150th anniversary. Finalists will be invited to the 2027 induction gala in Denver, where winning entries will be showcased.

Why it matters: - The contest is designed to pull more students into Colorado history by having them tell the stories of women who shaped the state. - The extension gives students more time to research, film and edit original videos. - The program also links classroom learning to a public showcase at the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame’s 2027 gala.

What happened: - The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame extended the deadline for its 2026 Student Video Contest to Aug. 1, 2026. - Students statewide can submit original two- to five-minute videos honoring a Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inductee. - The contest is open to students from sixth grade through the final year of undergraduate study. - The theme is “Her Colorado: Stories Across 8 Regions.” - The theme ties the contest to Colorado’s 150th anniversary.

The details: - The contest asks students to spotlight women whose leadership, innovation and service shaped communities across Colorado. - Entries must focus on an inductee representing one of the state’s eight regions. - The grand prize is $1,000. - Second place pays $500. - Third place pays $250. - Finalists will be invited to the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Induction Gala on Mar. 26, 2027. - The gala will be held at the Sheraton Downtown Denver. - Finalist videos will be shown to attendees at the gala. - Contest details, eligibility and submission requirements are available here. - More information about inductees is available here.

Between the lines: - Barbara Beckner, executive director of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, said the extension is meant to reach more students across all eight regions and give them more time to find stories worth telling. - The contest doubles as a statewide outreach effort and a visibility play for women’s history in Colorado. - The structure also rewards student work with money, a public platform and a direct connection to a marquee event.

What's next: - Students, educators and parents can use the extra time to prepare submissions before the Aug. 1 deadline. - Finalists will move on to the March 2027 gala in Denver. - The winning videos will help cap the Hall of Fame’s 150th-anniversary storytelling effort.