Good morning, Our nation was founded on the premise of self-governance – the notion that the people are sovereign. Each year, we honor those citizens who step up as leaders in our Republic – inspiring their neighbors and tackling issues that improve life in the Lone State State. So today’s Texas Minute is dedicated to the Conservative Leader Award.
- At the annual Conservative Leaders Gala, Empower Texans presents engraved cavalry swords to men and women who have distinguished themselves as leaders in Texas’ grassroots movement. The awardees are individuals who have been nominated by their fellow activists from around the state.
- Those award recipients are individuals who don’t hold public office or seek the spotlight; instead, they diligently work to make Texas a stronger, better place to live. Each honoree is someone on the front lines, cheerfully leading their friends and family into the fight.
- Copied below are the names of the past recipients of the Conservative Leader Award.
- As you will find on the list, past honorees have run the gambit – from people who quietly walked precincts and made phone calls, to those who fought government agencies. Who in your community inspires you? They probably qualify!
- Nominate someone you think should be awarded this honor at the 2019 gala by completing the online nomination form. (Remember, this is only a nomination, and it must be completed by no later than 5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 15.)
- This year’s Conservative Leaders Gala will be on Dec. 7, at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. RSVP today!
Number of individuals who have been presented with the Conservative Leader Award.
Past recipients of the Conservative Leader Award:
2014
James Ashby
Sharron Albertson
Suzanne Blackstone
Kelly Canon
Alex Chamales
Stan Cole
Michael Dougan
Jean Gosney
Julie McCarty
Ashley McDaniel
Fred Nasseri
Mike and Marika Olcott
Michael Openshaw
Donna Rolater
Diane Rydzak
Dick Saulsbury
Amanda and Haley Waring
Charles Womack
2015
Teresa Beckmeyer
Carol Doucet
Janna Easton
Ken Emmanuelson
JoAnn Fleming
Natalie Genco
Jim and Robin Lennon
Chuck Molyneaux
Ray Myers
Kelly Paulson
Don and Rene Poe
Mark Pulliam
Reagan Reed
Matthew Stringer
Paul and Charla Vinyard
2016
Tom and Toni Fabry
Aaron Harris
Dale Huls
Donald and Jackie King
Cole Lyle
Tracy Marshall
Carroll Maxwell
Aubrey Mayberry
David Medlin
Antonia Okafor
Mark Ramsey
Fran Rhodes
Angela Smith
Roy and Carolyn Willis
Maggie Clopton Wright
2017
Jim Baxa
Thomas Dowdy
Ralph Gonzalez
Dana Hodges
Matt Long
Patrick McGuinness
Stacy McMahan
John Myers
Tanya Robertson
Jackie Schlegel
Joel and Karen Starnes
Steve Waltens
Brady Whatley
Eric Yollick
2018
James Barnes
Melanie Graft
Laura Hester
Dana McKelvain
Brian Newman
Vince and Mona Puente
Charles Reid
Byron Schirmbeck
Marshall Sprigg
Nelson Thibodeaux
Alan and Colleen Vera
Kathaleen Wall
“A leader is someone who helps improve the lives of other people or improve the system they live under.”
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