Our Award-Winners

We recognize our most active and dedicated contributors at our annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Awards each March. Below we show our winners from past years. Many thanks to all of you!

2019 Winners

Phyllis ZamarripaLifetime AchievementPhyllis Zamarripa
Lifetime AchievementDave KinsLifetimeAchievementDave Kins
Lifetime
AchievementDane WinbergDemocratof the YearDane Winberg
Democrat
of the YearDonna Munafo &Monika OlsenHorizon AwardsDonna Munafo &
Monika Olsen
Horizon Awards
Mike SchusterBingo Volunteerof the YearMike Schuster
Bingo Volunteer
of the YearDoug TihonovichSpecial 'Kicker'AwardDoug Tihonovich
Special 'Kicker'
Award

 

2018 Winners

Kathy BacinoLifetime AchievementKathy Bacino
Lifetime AchievementGary ThomasDemocratof the YearGary Thomas
Democrat
of the YearErick JavaneauHorizon Awardfor Rising StarsErick Javaneau
Horizon Award
for Rising StarsKathy JavaneauHorizon Awardfor Rising StarsKathy Javaneau
Horizon Award
for Rising StarsJack McFadyen RayYoung Democratof the YearJack McFadyen Ray
Young Democrat
of the YearJune LipitzBingo Volunteerof the YearJune Lipitz
Bingo Volunteer
of the Year

 

2017 Winners

Don DiFattaLifetime AchievementDon DiFatta
Lifetime AchievementBreta RossDemocratof the YearBreta Ross
Democrat
of the YearLinda BiondolilloBingo Volunteerof the YearLinda Biondolillo
Bingo Volunteer
of the YearTory MarquesenHorizon AwardTory Marquesen
Horizon Award

Brianna BuentelloYoung Democratof the YearBrianna Buentello
Young Democrat
of the Year

 

2016 Winners

Wally StealeyLifetime AchievementWally Stealey
Lifetime AchievementRay KogovsekLifetime AchievementRay Kogovsek
Lifetime AchievementTom AutobeeDemocrat of the YearTom Autobee
Democrat of the Year

Betty AutobeeDemocrat of the YearBetty Autobee
Democrat of the Year

Ed BrownBingo Volunteerof the YearEd Brown
Bingo Volunteer
of the Year

 

Deric StowellHorizon AwardDeric Stowell
Horizon Award

Jack JohnsonYoung Democratof the YearJack Johnson
Young Democrat
of the YearLiane "Buffie" McFadyenAppreciation AwardLiane "Buffie" McFadyen
Appreciation AwardMichelle GarciaAppreciation AwardMichelle Garcia
Appreciation Award

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