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2009 LibertyFest Dinner
This years event was on November
14th at the Marriott at Eagle Crest Resort, 1275 S. Huron St in Ypsilanti. The program ran from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and included a cash bar, dinner, award presentation, and speakers:
David Littmann, Sr. Economist of the Mackinac Center, "Impact Issues for Candidates in 2010."
Wes Benedict, National Executive Director of the Libertarian Party from Washington DC, "Why Libertarians Make a Difference"
Rose Bogaert (chairwoman of the Wayne County Taxpayers Association) won the Spokesperson for Liberty Award - As a member of the community whose patriotism and conviction have inspired contributions to the cause of Liberty.
Mark Byrne (out-going member of the Port Huron City Council) won the Promoter of Liberty Award - As a Libertarian whose efforts have done the most to promote the LP and Libertarian principles.
Lawrence Johnson (Ypsilanti Parks Commissioner) won the Producer of Liberty Award - As a dedicated, behind-the-scenes Libertarian whose quiet labors over the years exemplifies the backbone of the LP.
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:
Spokesperson for Liberty - a member of the community whose patriotism and conviction have inspired contributions to the cause of Liberty
Promoter of Liberty - A Libertarian whose efforts have done the most to promote the LP and Libertarian principles
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.
2008 Defender of Liberty Awards
The
list below shows the current and former Liberty Fest Award Winners.
Defenders of Liberty Recipients:
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| 2009 LibertyFest | Rose Bogaert
Mark Byrne
Lawrence Johnson | Marriott at Eagle Crest Resort, 1275 S. Huron St in Ypsilanti | | 2008 LibertyFest | Leon Drolet
Krystal Martinez
Greg Stempfle
David Eisenbacher | Dimitri's on the Avenue, 14316 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn | | 2007-2008 LPM Campaign Conference | Martin Howrylak Leslie Roszman
Scotty Boman | Best Western Hotel, 16999 South Laurel Park Drive. Livonia | | 2006 LibertyFest | Bill Hall
Gregory Creswell
Tim O'Brien
Arthur Gulick | The Original Cottege Inn Resturant, Ann Abror MI | | 2005 LibertyFest | Leonard Schwartz
Andy LeCureaux
Sheldon Rose | Sajo's Restaurant. 36470 Moravian, Clinton Township, MI 48035 | | 2004 LibertyFest | Tim Beck Stuart Ruley Jamie Lewis | Hampton Inn Suites. Okemos. 2200 Hampton Place, Okemos, MI | | 2003 LibertyFest | Greg Dirasian Joe Overton (posthumous) Jeff Steinport | Hampton Inn Suites. Okemos, 2200 Hampton Place, Okemos, MI | | 2002 LibertyFest | Fred Collins Dick and Rae Jozwiak Paul Soyk | Mac & Ray's, Harrison Township | | 2001 LibertyFest | Tom Crosslin Csaba Csere Joanne Karpinski (posthumous) Nancy O'Brien | Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn | | 2000 LibertyFest | Bill Bradley Bill Shotey Tom Shull Joanne Karpinski | Miles World Resturant, 17689 Masonic (near Groesbeck), Fraser, MI 48026 | | 1999 LibertyFest | Mark Heil David Littmann Al Titran & Rosemary Racchi Emily Salvette | Heinzman's Heidelberg Restaurant, at 43785 Gratiot Avenue (M-3) in Clinton Township | | 1998 LibertyFest | Ben Bachrach Bob Black | Top of the Pontchartrain Hotel, Detroit Michigan | | 1997 LibertyFest | Jon Coon Keith Edwards Phil O'Halloran | | | 1996 LibertyFest | Richard Ask Barb Goushaw Todd and Sharon Greene Gary Stewart and Karen Mazarella | | | 1995 Lifetime LPM Activist | James Hudler | | | 1994 Freedom Fighter Plaque | Dick Jacobs (posthumous) | | | 1993 Libertarian Week Banquet | Jack Kevorkian | Clarion Hotel in Farmington Hills |
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