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2011 Defender of Liberty Awards to
be presented at the 2012 LibertyFest


Banquet: A Celebration of Liberty

We will honor our Defender of Liberty Award winning volunteers for 2011.

Saturday, March 10, 2012 - Delhi Cafe

4625 Willoughby Road Holt, MI
48842-7402
4:30 p.m.to 9:30 p.m.
Online registration:

Program

Times:
Social time with cash barL 4:30 - 5:30
Plated dinner: 5:30
Libby Awards: 8:15
Speakers:

Speakers: Governor Gary Johnson, Mr. Bill Still, and Mr. Carl Person


... and other announced candidates for the LP presidential nomination at convention in Las Vegas, May 2, 2012. The LPM Liberty Fest is going to hold a straw poll for these fine persons running for our party's esteemed nod. Currently, Mr. Johnson, Bill Still, and Carl Person will be candidates in the straw poll.

Online registration:http://michiganlp.org/Webpages_Aux/2012/Libfest_Payments.html 

Cost (until March 07, 2012)
After March 07, you may only register online for $15/speaker only
Meals may obtained at the door on a first come first served basis

$15 speaker only
$35 basic level
$55 sponsor level (name appears in program)
$60 couple (basic deal for couples)
$75 Friend of Liberty level (name appears in program, reserved preferred seating, and free drink)

Open to everyone!
Meal choices: prime rib, chicken kiev, vegetarian
Plan to bring your friends and family to enjoy this informative and entertaining evening.
Come show your support for limited government in Michigan by supporting the Libertarian Party!

Online registration: http://michiganlp.org/Webpages_Aux/2012/Libfest_Payments.html [You may register and pay for the event through this payments page, as well as make a donation or pledge to the LPM. Note: for donations (not including payment for Libertyfest) over $100, please contact our treasurer for supplying other information required by the elections law.]

Mail-in registration form: http://www.michiganlp.org/Webpages_Aux/2012/Libfest_Registration.docx
Questions: Andrew Hall halla12@ferris.edu.

Make your Defender of Liberty nominations to Libertyfest organizer Andrew Hall at halla12@ferris.edu. Nominations will be accepted through February 10, 2012.

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.

  • 2010 Defender of Liberty Awards
    2009 Defender of Liberty Awards
    2008 Defender of Liberty Awards

    The list below shows the current and former Liberty Fest Award Winners.

    Defenders of Liberty Recipients:

     LibertyFest
    TitleWinnersLocation
    2011 LibertyFest (for 2010 activism)
    Spokesperson of Liberty: Chad Stevens
    Promoter of Liberty: William Gelineau
    Producer of Liberty: Brian Wright
    Holiday Inn Gateway Center, Flint
    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
    Northfield Hilton Main Ballroom. Troy, Michigan
    1996 LibertyFest
    Richard Ask
    Barb Goushaw
    Todd and Sharon Greene
    Gary Stewart and Karen Mazarella
    Sterling Inn in Sterling Heights
    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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