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Defender of Liberty Awards
Defender of Liberty Awards ("Libbies") have been presented at our annual LibertyFest Banquet to a maximum of four select individuals, Libertarian or otherwise, who have made notable personal efforts in the defense of liberty. Winners must live and/or work in the state of Michigan.
Three categories have been established:
1) Spokesperson for Liberty - a member of the community whose patriotism and conviction have inspired contributions to the cause of Liberty
2) Promoter of Liberty - A Libertarian whose efforts have done the most to promote the LP and Libertarian principles
3) Producer of Liberty - a dedicated, behind-the-scenes Libertarian whose quiet labors over the years exemplifies the backbone of the LP. (A fourth award is available to be given at the judge’s discretion.)
Defenders of Liberty Recipients:
2001
Tom Crosslin
Csaba Csere
Joann Karpinski
Nancy O'Brien
2000
Bill Bradley
Joann Karpinski
Bill Shotey
Tom Shull
1999
Mark Heil
David Littman
Al Titran & Rosemary Racchi
Emily Salvette
1998
Ben Bachrach
Bob Black
1997
Jon Coon
Keith Edwards
Phil O'Halloran
1996
Richard Ask
Barb Goushaw
Todd and Sharon Greene
Gary Stewart and Karen Mazarella
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