The Showalter Group’s 2007 Political Involvement Innovation Award Winners

Each year, I2M recognizes innovations in the political involvement profession. 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:

• Patroski Lawson – Solvay Pharmaceuticals (2007 PAC Winner)
• Sally Estvanic – The Westfield Group (2007 Grassroots Winner)
• Christopher Kemm – Colorado and Wyoming Credit Union Association
• Darrcy Loveland – Kaiser Permanente (2007 Innovate to Motivate Co-chair)
• Cathy Taylor – The Timken Company

And the winners are. . .

Winner - Grassroots

National Association of Children's Hospitals (click here to review the submission)

Program Manager:

Sharon Ladin

Runner Up - Grassroots

American Heart Association (click here to review the submission)

Program Manager:

Clarissa Garcia

Winner - Technology

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids/Grassroots Enterprise (click here to review the submission)

Program Manager:

Carter Headrick

Thanks to all of the organizations who submitted nominations and our 2007 Political Involvement Award judges.

"Superb!"

– Susan Goodman, Director, Legislative Awareness, Southwest Airlines