Awards
Each spring, the Kootenai Democrats nominate members of our Democratic community for the Art Manley Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented annually at the North Idaho Democracy Dinner. Nominees for this award may not necessarily live lives that measure up to Art Manley’s accomplishments. However, they should demonstrate a dedication of service to their communities. Service that is consistent with the principles of the Democratic Party and in accord with the spirit, determination and personal ethics that define the democracy we defend. People who embrace the belief that the Democratic Party and its members can make the difference in the life of ONE child, ONE family, ONE state, ONE nation. These nominees are proud of our legacy and believe our Party has worked extremely hard in the past and will continue that work in the future to fulfill our promises of a better future for all Americans.
To make a nomination for the 2020 Art Manley Award, write a letter explaining how your nominee(s) fits the above criteria. The submission deadline has been suspended in lieu of the COVID-19 Crisis. So, feel free to submit your nomination.
1. Your letter of nomination should be no more than five hundred words.
2. Your nominee can be an individual or a couple. Couples need not be married.
There are a couple of options for submitting your letter of nomination:
– Respond by email to Paula Neils
– Send your nomination letter to KCDCC, PO Box 1297, CDA ID 83816-1297
A committee of five prior award winners will convene to choose this year’s award recipient(s).
Art Manley Award Winners
’19 Dan English
’18 Janet Callen
’17 Larry Kenck
’16 Shirley McFaddan
’15 Paula Neils
’14 Bev & Steve Moss
’13 Tony Stewart
’12 Barbara Harris
’11 Jerry & Diane Shriner
’10 Kristy & Ron Johnson
’09 Jeanne Buell
’08 David & Roberta Larsen
’07 Bob & Eileen Riddle
’06 Mary Lou Reed
’05 Bliss O Bignall
’04 Donna & Buell Hollister
’03 Art Manley
The Kootenai Democrats also wish to recognize the work and dedication of a new Democratic activist. This award is also presented annually at the Democracy Dinner. The recipient of the “Rising Star” award will be a person who demonstrates these characteristics:
– Seen as a new voice and presence in the Democratic community.
– Reliably volunteers time and energy with Kootenai Democrats to promote Democratic values.
– Brings fresh ideas to the table to help energize the Kootenai Democrats.
– Willing to do the groundwork for turning ideas into reality.
– Votes consistently in elections.
To make a nomination for the 2020 Rising Star Award, write a letter explaining how your nominee(s) fits the above criteria. The submission deadline has been suspended in lieu of the COVID-19 Crisis. So, feel free to submit your nomination.
1. Your letter of nomination should be no more than five hundred words.
2. Your nominee can be an individual or a couple. Couples need not be married.
– There are a couple of options for submitting your letter of nomination:
– Respond by email to Paula Neils
Send your nomination letter to KCDCC, PO Box 1297, CDA ID 83816-1297
A committee of five prior award winners will convene to choose this year’s award recipient(s).
Rising Star Award Winners
’19 Courtney Beebe
’18 Jessica Nash Mahuron
’17 Shem Hanks
