SCDP Awards

 

DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Each year the Democratic Party of Summit County honors an individual who has set extraordinary high standards and raised the bar in terms of his commitment and dedication to our Party. Recipients of this prestigious award exemplify the ideals, values, passion, and indestructible spirit our Party embodies. These are the individuals who make it happen. Their conviction, determination, energy, discipline, and perseverance are exceptional.


2009 Democrat of the Year

VERNON SYKES

The Summit County Democratic Party thanks you for your invaluable contributions to our community. You have demonstrated compassion and fortitude throughout many years of service in the Akron City Council and in the Ohio State House. Your leadership exemplified through legislation reflects the true ideals of The Democratic Party and further illustrates your dedication to the citizens of Summit County.

Past winners:
2008 Russ Pry
2007 Billy Soule
2006 James B. McCarthy
2005 James R. Williams
2004 Tim Gorbach
2003 Don Plusquellic
2002 Marco Sommerville
2001 Roy Hodoh
2000 Wayne M. Jones

JANE QUINE DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Each year the Democratic Party of Summit County honors an individual who has set extraordinary high standards and raised the bar in terms of her commitment and dedication to our Party. Recipients of this prestigious award exemplify the ideals, values, passion, and indestructible spirit our Party embodies. These are the individuals who make it happen. Their conviction, determination, energy, discipline, and perseverance are exceptional.


2009 Jane Quine Democrat of the Year

INGRID KUNSTEL

The Summit County Democratic Party thanks you for your outstanding leadership in developing The Summit County Progressive Democrats into a vibrant and community driven organization working hand in hand with the local Party. We are continually impressed by your commitment to elect Democrats at all levels of government through fundraising, direct voter contact and issue education. Your efforts in promoting all of these qualities continue to prove the strength of grassroots organizing and that of SCPD PAC.


Past winners:
2008 Edna Borders
2007 Sue Dietrich
2006 Elsie McGrady
2005 Diana Zaleski
2004 Sharon Robinson
2003 Jane Bond
2002 Kim Zurz
2001 Jill Hinig-Skapin
2000 Nancy Heslop


YOUNG DEMOCRAT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Young Democrats of today are the Democratic Party’s leaders of tomorrow. Due to the importance of investing in the future of our Party, each year an outstanding Young Democrat is selected to receive this acclaimed award. Recipients of this honor are those who have shown boundless dedication and commitment to our Party and value its traditions and heritage.

2009 Young Democrat of the Year

MARY SPAUGY

The Summit County Democratic Party thanks you for your tireless energy and devotion. These qualities play an integral role in the successes of our local Party. Although many of your contributions are unseen, their value is beyond measure. Your leadership, political acumen and compassion are assets to both the Summit County Young Democratic Club and to the County Party. We are all the beneficiaries of your selfless activism.


Past winners
2008 Kelli Crawford
2007 Andy Padrutt
2006 Christine Higham
2005 Laurie DePalo
2004 Shandell Jamal
2003 Vaughn Orsley
2002 Russ Balthis
2001 Scott Wagner
2000 Amy Nicholls-Swanson


CHAIRS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
The Chair’s Distinguished Service Award is given annually to honor two individuals who have shown tremendous dedication to the Democratic Party and its principles. Recipients are recognized for their relentless devotion to a cause far greater than themselves, bringing new ideas, energy, optimism, and leadership to our Party.

Chair’s Distinguished Service Award 2009

RICK KROCHKA
&

TARA SAMPLES

Past winners
2008 John Helsop and Sandra Kurt



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