08/07/2026
I still haven’t quite found the words to describe what this means to me, nothing feels adequate. To have an award established in my name and then be its first recipient is an honor I never expected. Wow!
A sincere thank you to my colleagues Irene Josey, Carrie Duncan Couey and Chuck Broerman, as well as the entire CCTPTA, thank you. I am truly humbled and incredibly grateful. ❤️
Just wow.
Routt County Treasurer Lane Iacovetto (second from left) has been honored with a new statewide award bearing her name. It’s the Lane Iacovetto Colorado County Treasurer & Public Trustee Democracy Award. It was presented at the state’s annual conference of country treasurers and public trustees in Routt County this week. Iacovetto is the inaugural recipient of the award, which demonstrates exceptional leadership, integrity and service.
More from the press release -- The award was presented by fellow county treasurers and public trustees Irene Josey of Larimer County, Chuck Broerman of El Paso County and Carrie Couey of Garfield County on behalf of Iacovetto’s colleagues in CCTPTA.
According to the Association, the award was established to recognize public servants who demonstrate exemplary service to CCTPTA and the citizens of Colorado through servant leadership, dedication to the democratic process and an unwavering commitment to the public good.
In establishing the award in Iacovetto’s name, her colleagues recognized her work on behalf of county treasurers and public trustees throughout Colorado, including her leadership on complex legislative issues, mentorship of colleagues, willingness to share knowledge, ability to build consensus among differing viewpoints and commitment to strengthening the profession.
“Throughout her term, Lane Iacovetto has exemplified the highest ideals of public service,” the award description states. “She has consistently stepped forward to lead, mentor, collaborate, and advocate—not for personal recognition, but because she understood that the strength of our Association and our democracy depends upon those willing to do the hard work behind the scenes.”
Iacovetto said receiving the recognition from her peers made the honor particularly meaningful.
“I was completely surprised and incredibly humbled,” Iacovetto said. “To have my fellow County Treasurers and Public Trustees establish an award in my name is an honor I never could have imagined. These are people I respect tremendously, and we have worked side by side through legislation, difficult issues and the everyday challenges of serving our counties.
“I have always believed that public service is about doing the work, helping one another and leaving things a little better than we found them. Knowing this award will continue to recognize others who serve with those same values means more to me than I can put into words.”
The award is intended to represent a distinguished standard rather than an annual recognition and will only be presented when a nominee meets its criteria. Future recipients may be recognized for leadership within CCTPTA, service to fellow members, ethical conduct and transparency, legislative and committee work, mentorship, collaboration, consensus-building and lasting contributions to local government and the citizens of Colorado.
Recipients will receive a commemorative crystal award and recognition before the Association membership and will be included on a permanent list of recipients maintained by CCTPTA.
The award’s founding language states that establishing the recognition in Iacovetto’s name is intended to create “a lasting legacy that will inspire future generations of Treasurers and Public Trustees to answer the call to serve with honor.”
Iacovetto serves as the elected Routt County Treasurer and Public Trustee and is an active leader within the Colorado County Treasurer and Public Trustee Association. She will become President of CCTPTA in January 2027, when she is sworn in to lead the statewide association.
About the Lane Iacovetto Colorado County Treasurer & Public Trustee Democracy Award:
Established in June 2026, the Lane Iacovetto Colorado County Treasurer & Public Trustee Democracy Award recognizes a current or former Colorado County Treasurer or Public Trustee who demonstrates outstanding commitment to leadership, integrity, public service and the democratic process.
The award recognizes individuals whose work strengthens CCTPTA, the profession of county treasurers and public trustees, and the institutions of local government they are entrusted to serve.
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