The Showalter Group’s 2006 Political Involvement Innovation Award Winners

Each year, I partner with my Innovate to Motivate colleagues Peter Kennerdell and Tony Kramer to produce our annual Innovate to Motivate Conference for political involvement professionals. One of the highlights of the conference is when we recognize the most innovative PAC, grassroots and technology applications.

The winners are selected by committee of experienced public affairs professionals. Thanks to this year’s committee members:

• Susan Goodman, Director, Legislative Awareness, Southwest Airlines
• Jessica Stewart, Senior Manager, Political Action Committee, Fannie Mae
• Bradley R. Smith, Senior Legislative Associate, American Chemical Society
• Laura Vogel, Political Programs Representative, National Association of REALTORS

And the winners are. . .

Grassroots

Westfield Group "Grassroots of Westfield GrOW Program" (Click here to learn more)
Program Manager: Sally Estvanic

PAC Award

Solvay Pharmaceuticals PAC (Click here to learn more)
Program Manager: Mary Enea

Technology Award

U.S. Chamber "Vote for Business" (Click here to learn more)
Program Manager: Chad Mitchell

Thanks to all of the organizations who submitted nominations and our 2006 Political Involvement Award judges.

"I was expecting a boring class. This was far from boring and actually made legislative advocacy fun. Amy’s details, ideas and suggestions for actually putting programs in place was more than just the "theory" we hear elsewhere. I like Amy’s sense of humor and knowledge."

– Nancy Lindsay, Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce