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.)
Defenders of Liberty Recipients:
- 2004
- Tim Beck
Stuart Ruley
Jamie Lewis
- Location: Hampton Inn Suites . Okemos . 2200 Hampton Place, Okemos, MI
- 2003
- Greg Dirasian
Joe Overton
Jeff Steinport
- Location: Hampton Inn Suites . Okemos . 2200 Hampton Place, Okemos, MI
- 2002
- Fred Collins
Dick and Rae Jozwiak
Paul Soyk
- Location: Mac & Ray's, Harrison Township
- 2001
- Tom Crosslin
Csaba Csere
Joann Karpinski
Nancy O'Brien
- Location: Automotive Hall of Fame in Dearborn
- 2000
- Bill Bradley
Joann Karpinski
Bill Shotey
Tom Shull
- Location: Miles World Resturant, 17689 Masonic (near Groesbeck), Fraser, MI 48026
- 1999
- Mark Heil
David Littman
Al Titran & Rosemary Racchi
Emily Salvette
- Location: Heinzman's Heidelberg Restaurant at 43785 Gratiot Avenue (M-3) in Clinton Township
- 1998
- Ben Bachrach
Bob Black
- Location: Top of the Pontchartrain Hotel, Detroit Michigan
- 1997
- Jon Coon
Keith Edwards
Phil O'Halloran
- Location:
- 1996
- Richard Ask
Barb Goushaw
Todd and Sharon Greene
Gary Stewart and Karen Mazarella
- Location:
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