Defender of Liberty Awards
2008 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 #39;s discretion. The Libertarian Party of Michigan #39;s annual Liberty Fest banquet, which was organized by the LP of Wayne County, was held Saturday night, January 24 at Dimitri #39;s on the Avenue in Dearborn. The event was in 2009 but awards were for work in 2008. The program for the evening included the awarding of the LPM #39;s 2008 Defender of Liberty Awards and very special guest speakers Charles Snyder III and Leon Drolet. The winners of the 2008 Defender of Liberty Awards are shown above, l to r: David Eisenbacher (Promotor of Liberty), Leon Drolet (spokesperson for Liberty), Greg Stempfle (Producer of Liberty), and Charles Snyder III on behalf of Krystal Martinez (spokesperson for Liberty). For ...From:Sophie OViews:0 0ratingsTime:17:19More inNews Politics
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