Morrison Exon Annual Awards

Each year at our annual fundraising event, the Morrison Exon dinner, we celebrate the volunteers and Party leaders who build and grow the Nebraska Democratic Party.

The application to submit someone to win an award will be posted on this page when we are ready to accept nominations.

Note that recipients of past awards are still listed on the NDP website.

 Award Descriptions

State Party Chair Award
Nominations are not accepted for this award. The State Party Chair designates a person in the Party for this annual award.

Bob Kerrey Volunteer Award
(Kerrey is a former Nebraska Governor, U.S. Senator and presidential candidate)
Nominees for this award should be volunteers who personify the spirit of the Nebraska Democratic Party. The award is given to an individual who is tireless in supporting the Nebraska Democratic Party activities and campaigns for Democratic candidates, and creates a positive image of the Party and its candidates within District 1, 2, and 3, respectively. An award is given to one volunteer per Congressional District.

Anne Boyle Young Democrat Award
(Boyle was an NDP Chair and member of the Public Service Commission)
Nominees for this award should be a young person (using the age criteria of the Young Democrats which is under 35-years-old) honored for their exceptional volunteer activities and participation within the Party. The award is given to an individual who is active in energizing other young Democrats with Nebraska Democratic Party ideals and principles. Nominees do not have to be affiliated with an organized Young Democrats group.

Frank LaMere Hall of Fame Award
(LaMere was a member of the Winnebago Nation of Nebraska the NDP’s First Associate Chair)
Nominees should be elected officials who are dedicated to the principles of the Nebraska Democratic Party and who have contributed above and beyond the call of duty to the Nebraska Democratic Party and Democratic candidates for public office.

Ben Nelson County Party Volunteer Award
(Nelson is a former Nebraska Governor and U.S. Senator)
Nominees for this award should be a County Party officer who have worked tirelessly to promote the activities and values of the Democratic Party in their county and throughout the state. The award is given to an individual who has served, or continues to serve as an officer of their county party in the last year. Nominees should demonstrate a dedication to service, integrity, the organizing of their county party infrastructure, and support for local Democratic candidates.

Sunshine Award
Nominees should be individuals who are dedicated to improving both the Nebraska Democratic Party and their community. This award is given in honor of Carrie Howard and is open to anyone meeting the core requirements listed above.