On May 4, 2012, the Vermont Democratic Party will host the 13th annual David W Curtis Awards Dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Burlington. The dinner and speaking order begin at 6:30 pm. Also to speak are Governor Peter Shumlin, Congressman Peter Welch, Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Patrick Leahy.
This yearâ s Curtis award recipients reflect the broad spectrum of Democratic activist, from a statewide elected official to grassroots organizers. The award winners are:
Secretary of State Jim Condos has served Vermont and his community for over 20 years as, among other things, a City Councilor, State Senator and in 2010 was elected as Vermont's 38th Secretary of State. He is a champion of transparency in our elections and strong campaign finance laws.
Carolyn Prasch of Grand Isle served on local, county and state committees in Vermont for 21 years and recently retired as Grand Isle County Chair. She played an essential role in the continued growth of the Democratic Party in her region.
Linda Weiss,of Corinth, currently serves as Chair of the Orange County Democrats and Treasurer of the VDP. She has fulfilled countless roles and has worked tirelessly for over a decade to strengthen the VDP statewide.
David W. Curtis was the Chair of the Democratic Party from 1997 to 1999. He was a tireless champion of gay rights, womenâ s issues and the legal rights of the poor. Before there was a Roe v. Wade, David successfully argued the Vermont Supreme Court case establishing a Vermont womanâ s right to choose. Before there were civil unions, David served as co-council on Vermontâ s landmark case securing adoption rights for gay couples. As a prominent public official and a person living with AIDS, David chose to be visible. His testimony before Congress helped secure reauthorization of Ryan White funding for HIV/AIDS in rural communities. Through his words and deeds, David helped articulate a positive vision for Vermont Democrats.
Democrats to hand out 13th annual David W Curtis Awards Friday
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