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Treasurer Davis Honored for Delaware EARNS

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024


State Treasurer Colleen Davis along side of the seal of the Office of the State Treasurer

Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has received the 2024 Distinguished State Leader Award from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at the McCourt School of Public Policy for her work in the adoption and implementation of Delaware EARNS.

The Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (EARNS) program will provide a convenient way for all workers to save for retirement, particularly middle and low-income workers who lack access to employer-sponsored plans, and allows small businesses previously unable to provide such a benefit to do so at no cost.

“Since first taking office in 2019, I have maintained my top three priorities of bolstering retirement security, creating pathways to economic empowerment, and providing a culture of financial excellence,” Treasurer Davis said. “Delaware EARNS accomplishes all three of those priorities for hard working men and women who have no other effective way to save for retirement.”

In announcing the award, Angela Antonelli, Executive Director of the CRI credits Treasurer Davis for bringing people from both sides of the political aisle on board.

“The bipartisan adoption and ongoing implementation of DE EARNS is a model for the nation and other states considering such programs,” Antonelli said.

“It’s extremely validating to have the CRI support Delaware EARNS and what it stands for,” Davis said. “For almost 10 years now, they have been bringing states together on a regular basis, regardless of where they are in the process and regardless of the politics.”

Previous winners of the award include Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Colorado Treasurer Dave Young, Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read, and former Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo.

“While I’m truly humbled to receive this award, it’s important to remember it isn’t about me, it’s about the important work that so many in our office do on a daily basis to help make sure everyone in Delaware has a smooth road to retirement,” Davis said.

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Treasurer Davis Honored for Delaware EARNS

Office of the State Treasurer | State Treasurer Colleen C. Davis | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2024


State Treasurer Colleen Davis along side of the seal of the Office of the State Treasurer

Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis has received the 2024 Distinguished State Leader Award from the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives (CRI) at the McCourt School of Public Policy for her work in the adoption and implementation of Delaware EARNS.

The Delaware Expanding Access for Retirement and Necessary Savings (EARNS) program will provide a convenient way for all workers to save for retirement, particularly middle and low-income workers who lack access to employer-sponsored plans, and allows small businesses previously unable to provide such a benefit to do so at no cost.

“Since first taking office in 2019, I have maintained my top three priorities of bolstering retirement security, creating pathways to economic empowerment, and providing a culture of financial excellence,” Treasurer Davis said. “Delaware EARNS accomplishes all three of those priorities for hard working men and women who have no other effective way to save for retirement.”

In announcing the award, Angela Antonelli, Executive Director of the CRI credits Treasurer Davis for bringing people from both sides of the political aisle on board.

“The bipartisan adoption and ongoing implementation of DE EARNS is a model for the nation and other states considering such programs,” Antonelli said.

“It’s extremely validating to have the CRI support Delaware EARNS and what it stands for,” Davis said. “For almost 10 years now, they have been bringing states together on a regular basis, regardless of where they are in the process and regardless of the politics.”

Previous winners of the award include Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Colorado Treasurer Dave Young, Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read, and former Connecticut Comptroller Kevin Lembo.

“While I’m truly humbled to receive this award, it’s important to remember it isn’t about me, it’s about the important work that so many in our office do on a daily basis to help make sure everyone in Delaware has a smooth road to retirement,” Davis said.

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