Rodney Morales Life Saving Award 

The Colorado Association of Code Enforcement Officials Rodney Morales Life Saving Award is awarded to members whose performance directly results in saving the life of another person or in substantially prolonging the life of another person and which requires either exceptional skill or which exposes the member to risk of injury.  The award is a specially designed plaque issued to the member which is named after Rodney Morales, a Code Enforcement Officer in Aurora who was killed in the line of duty on November 13, 2008.

Award Recipients

2025

Jeanette Loven and Jeremy Kovinchick

On February 25, 2025, Jeanette Loven and Jeremy Kovinchick were attending the EduCode Conference in Las Vegas when another gentleman attending the event collapsed onto the floor from cardiac arrest.  Jeanette and Jeremy quickly began CPR and located an AED.  The gentleman stopped breathing and lost his pulse for a short time.  Their quick thinking, courage, and selflessness have made an incredible impact, and their actions serve as an inspiration to us all.  The gentleman was transported to the hospital and was released to return home just a few days later.  Jeanette and Jeremy embody the true spirit of heroism, and we are grateful for their dedication to the well-being of others.   

To nominate a CACEO member for the Rodney Morales Life Saving Award, please send an email with all relevant details to any current Board Member or to [email protected]