This award is given annually to a male and a female who is not a currently elected Democratic official.  Jackson County Democratic Committee members are eligible to receive this Award, however individuals do not need to be a member of the JCDC.  The Harry S. Truman Award recognizes a Democrat who is committed to grass roots political efforts and advancing the goals of the Democratic Party.

Past Award Winners

     Michael Mauer 2011 Orissa Kelley-Logan

Jim Giokaris 2010 Toni Thornton

Sherwood Smith 2009 Lanna Ultican

Darrell Curls 2008 Janet Lillis

Elmer Taylor, III  2007 Dorothy Kennedy

Chris Hegan 2006 Alta Stephens

Garry Kemp 2005 Mary Weidemeir

Harry Wiggins 2004 Rosemary Lowe

Vince Accurso 2003 Judy Briggs

James B. Nutter, Sr. 2002 Lali Garcia

Bill Baker 2001 Goldie Troutwine

Tom Wyrsch 2000 Cathy Spainhower

Pat Hughes 1999 Nancy Wessley

Alan Wheat 1998 Mary Ellen Miller

Michael Wells 1997 Thelma Hemenway

Bob Hemenway 1996 Doris Quinn

Keith Querry 1995 Les Lucille McReynolds

Luva Vaughn 1994 Vicki Fitzgerald

Woody Overton 1993 Sandra Querry

Harry Springs 1992 Jo Anne Sheil

Matt DeVoe 1991 Gigi Schulz

Ed Drake 1990 Joyce Villines

Frank Hughes 1989 Dutch Newman