The IVI/IPO Independent's Day Dinner 2009

Keynote Speaker: Governor Pat Quinn

IVI/IPO

WCPT attended this wonderful dinner that featured Aaron Freeman as the host and Governor Quinn as the keynote speaker; the topic was "Reform in Illinois". The event drew a couple of hundred Illinois progressives and awards were given to the following individuals:

The Leon Despres Award for Political Independence was given to Toni Preckwinkle.

The Harold Washington Award went to the Save Grant Park Coalition.

The Labor Award went to Carl Rosen, who was instrumental in the Republic Windows action.

The Saul Mendelson Social Justice Award went to Mahaley Sommerville, from Action Now and a long-time social justice activist.

The Legal Eagle Award went to the National Immigration Justice Center and the Voting Rights Award went to Xavier Noguera.


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IVI/IPO Independent's Day Dinner - Part 1 Internal Awards

IVI/IPO Independent's Day Dinner - Part 2 Aaron Freeman External Awards

IVI/IPO Independent's Day Dinner - Part 3 External Awards Conclusion

IVI/IPO Independent's Day Dinner - Part 4 Governor Pat Quinn Keynote Address

IVI/IPO Independent's Day Dinner - Part 5 Q&A with Governor Pat Quinn