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Question of the day: Golden Horseshoe Awards
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024 - Posted by Rich Miller * The 2024 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best Democratic State House Staff Member goes to Kat Bray…
Kendra Piercy, our 2023 winner, deserves super-honorable mention for her work this year. * The 2024 Golden Horseshoe Award for Best Republican State House Staff Member goes to Dane Thull…
Jen Passwater, the 2023 winner, has been her usual awesome self this year and deserves another shoutout. * On to today’s categories…
Best Statehouse-Related Public Relations Spokesperson As always, do your best to nominate in both categories and please explain your nominations or they won’t count. Have fun! * I told you yesterday that I hoped we could reach $20,000 in our fundraiser to help Lutheran Social Services of Illinois buy Christmas presents for foster kids. Well, we exceeded that by a lot and are now at $24,000. Much of that was due to an anonymous donor who contributed $5,000, our largest contribution so far. Many, many thanks to that generous person. But you don’t need a spare $5K to make a difference. Every little bit helps. If $25 is all you can afford, that’s wonderful. Please, click here and help put a smile on the face of a kid whose life has been turned upside down.
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- @misterjayem - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 11:11 am:
Whoo-boy.
God bless that $5k donor‼
– MrJM
- Linus - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 11:17 am:
Best Government Spokesperson/Comms — Matt Dietrich at the State Board of Elections. Especially during an election year, the man seems to be everywhere. He covers a lot of ground on TV and radio and print and online, and does so with grace and expertise. He’s been doing this for several years with seemingly little fanfare, and it’s his time for Golden Horseshoe recognition.
I’ll have to think more about Statehouse-Related nominee.
- Wish You Well - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 11:50 am:
For Govt - John Patterson. Not even a question.. his whit, dry humor and kill shots keep us all smirking under the dome.
Statehouse-Related Spokesperson - Bridget Shanahan at the IEA. In the last year, her efforts have gotten the IEA more spotlight in the Capitol and statewide. She is their hidden weapon and there’s no guessing where she goes from here.
- santa2024 - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 12:06 pm:
For Gov: Naomi Puzzello (IDOC): Naomi has the toughest PR job in the state. She’s shown the abiity to handle tough situtations and doesnt back down.
- Not Aagin - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 12:42 pm:
Government - Jordan Abudayyeh (In her last year of eligibility) For 6 years she kept her boss on message every fricking day. Unbelievable. And let’s be clear - on message everyday during COVID, MJM downfall, Dem Party restructure, budget insanity. Sidenote, I am still impressed at every off topic JB gets and how well briefed he is, it is a testament to how hard she worked that job.
Statehouse Related - Eleni Demertzis - Is there anyone better than her at this job??? Eleni is a hurricane force that hates to lose. She tells it like it is and she will defend her clients to the bitter end, even if its 3rd and 8 and they call for another screen pass.
- It's me - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 1:32 pm:
Government - It’s Jordan Abudayyeh. She closed out what has to be the most successful run in government comms Illinois has ever seen. Through ups and downs, the messaging that came out of that shop was strong, consistent, and constant. Clearly a brilliant a strategist and someone who knows how to take the good and bad as it comes and see her boss through to the other side. Certain she’ll be missed in that office in the months ahead.
Statehouse Related - Becky Carroll is everywhere for everyone. Don’t know how she does it.
- pinkponyclub - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 1:32 pm:
Government - Whitney Barnes with Senate GOP. She handles the demands of an opinionated caucus with kindness and grace, and she skillfully keeps her members on message on the Senate floor.
Statehouse related - Alex Gough has done an excellent job stepping into Jordan’s shoes with the governor’s office. He is responsive, knowledgeable and helpful.
- pinkponyclub - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 1:32 pm:
Sorry for the duplicate nomination - feel free to delete the first one.
- House of Cards - Wednesday, Dec 11, 24 @ 1:41 pm:
For Government - Taylor Brown’s tireless efforts to broadcast the LT. Governor’s wins, while helping her connect with the people of Illinois, has been truly inspiring.
State House Related - Bridget Shanahan at the IEA is hands-down the best labor communications person in the business. What she has done in the past year to put the IEA’s issues front and center in Springfield is incredible. Her best quality is her willingness to help other labor organizations raise their members’ issues statewide.