When I started this. It was meant to recognize "Local" Area Activist in MJ Reform, working in and around the state of Ohio, including it's border states. Then the nominations began to come in. I then realized, I had to expand my vision... So I made two List of winners ! "Including National Awards" Just Click on the name to view their Award Just Click on any Banner or Pic for Links These Activist have been Nominated overall by their peers, and are therefore Recognized for Their Work and Efforts Above All in their field, helping to heal the world, as the " Elite " that they are... It is my Honor to present these Awards to Activist throughout the country, and locally, over all winners are... The Emperor of Green - Lifetime Achievement in Activism - should go to someone who has made the movement their lives work through the many years... throughout the country, over all goes to Jack Herer who's name this award was meant to honor, of course. Thank You for all the truth in print ! locally John Hartman for all his years of service, work and dedication to education and reform, founding the Ohio Cannabis Society. Thank You ! __________________________________________________________________ The Skunk Bud - Most Recognized - in Media and by their peers... throughout the country, over all goes to Tommy Chong need I say more. Thank You for standing firm against ignorance and taking it like an honorable man ! locally The Hemptress aka Lynne Wilson need I explain, Hemp Rock Productions, ect... Thank You for all you do, educating, heading up events, giving us a voice... ! __________________________________________________________________ The Dean of Green - Educating the Masses - for getting the facts out... throughout the country, over all goes to Montel Williams need I say more. Thank You for risking it all, to educate the masses ! locally John Precup a founder of OPN, Ohio Patient Network, for all you have done in educating Ohio,and reform. Thank You for your dedication and sacrifice! ______________________________________________T he Dean of High - Most Accomplished - this is someone who has opened closed doors, set precedence, established corner stones... throughout the country, over all goes to Ed Rosentha need I say more. Thank You for all your truth, your stand, your fight, your voice, your life ! locally Gatewood Galbriath his work in and out of the court room, educating the masses, in print, film and the political arena. Thank You for giving us a voice in the court room and government ! ___________________________________________________ The Pusher - Most Driven - drives others as well throughout the country, over all goes to Joan Bello for driving herself near collapse during the Federal Hearings, her books, and to quote someone who has worked with her, "we need more slave drivers like her, she is hardest on herself though..." Thank You for your dedication and drive that is contagious ! locally Rob Ryan anyone who has worked with him, knows why, one of his nominations said "he drives people in many ways, including crazy." Keep motivating people Rob, and Thank You for all you do ! ___________________________________________________ The Roach - Behind the Scene - this may not be the most visible person, but someone who works hard behind the scene or contributes $ support to the movement... throughout the country, over all goes to Bruce Zell with lot's of Thank Yous attached for all your help, to educate and end prohibition. locally Mary Jane Borden for all her work and sacrifice behind the scenes, keeping OPN afloat. Thank You, for your dedication! ___________________________________________________ The Mean Green - Most Radical - most outspoken, entertaining, most anger... throughout the country, over all goes to Woody Harrelson need I say more. Thank You for being outspoken no matter the risk, and planting a seed ! locally " Thor" aka Ronnie Smith aka Rev. Rolland A. Duby aka Marijuana Man for all his work and stand up entertainment. Thank You for hours of laughter and education ! ___________________________________________________ The Minister of Green - Go/Give - goes above and beyond the call of duty... throughout the country, over all goes to Dr. Mike Alcalay many patients sing your praises, sending their Thanks ! Thank You for showing no fear and standing up for them, and truly caring no matter the cost. Sacrificing the Kick Backs ! locally Mary Thomas Spears, Rev To all who nominated me. It is good to be recognized. Thank You ! May Father God's Holy Herb Cannabis Grow Free, Mother Earth Needs It's Healing Desperately 4 20 Peace ___________________________________________________ The Jail Bird - Most Time or Arrest - directly connected to the cause... throughout the country, over all goes to Ben Mazel who I hear is trying to set a record for most arrest for the cause. Thank You and Good Luck. Keep safe ! locally Joe Zoretic Joe to be honest we almost tied for this award. I have probably had more arrest and time than you. But it seems more people think of you when the words "Jail Bird" are used ? Thank You for hanging in there and fighting a good fight, Keep Safe ! ___________________________________________________ The Peace Pipe - Peace Maker - need I say more throughout the country, over all goes to Ethan Nadelmann Heads up a key organization in making peace with our government, Drug Policy Alliance. Thank You for all your work and sacrifice, to give us a voice ! locally Sen. Robert Hagan for introducing S.B. 74 OMMA the Ohio Medical Marijuana Act . Standing on truth, against popular opinion in the political mainstream, caring about the ill, not about the profit, giving patients and caregivers a voice, recognizing Doctors know what is best for their patients better than Law Makers, and educating us all. Thank You for being righteous ! ___________________________________________________ The Green Green - New Comer - who has shown outstanding effort or works throughout the country, over all goes to Montel Williams new to the movement, he waisted no time, and put it all on the line. Thank You again ! Your not green any more, and no-one can all you yellow either. You thought black was the only color you would be stigmatised over ! locally Tonya Davis for standing up, speaking up, and all your web work, bringing attention to the cause. Thank You, keep up the good work ! ___________________________________________________ Outstanding Hippie - need I say more throughout the country, over all goes to Willy Nelson need I say more. Thank You for all you do for the image... Hippies can be successful, honorable and gentle men ! locally Fat Freddy Thank You for your comic books, truth, entertainment, fight, stand and bringing honor to the image ! __________________________________________ Outstanding MJ Activist - need I say more throughout the country, over all goes to Jean Marlow for all she has lived through, and done for the cause. Bringing back the Wemon's Organization for National Prohibition Reform. Thank You for your truth and sacrifice ! locally Cher Neufer for all her dedicated work and sacrifice with Norml in Columbus, OPN, OPAN, ... If only we had an Army of you. Thank You for all you do ! ___________________________________________________ Outstanding MMJ Activist- need I say more throughout the country, over all goes to Angel Raich need I say more. Thank You for putting herself on the line, sacrificing it all and standing firm in truth ! Your mother knew when she named you... locally Dee Dee Zoretic of OPN & OPAN, for all her work, her stand, her fight, her truth, her life, her sacrifice... Thank You ! __________________________________________ Outstanding Hemp Activist - need I say more throughout the country, over all goes to Craig Lee for his work on Hemp fed Cattle. Thank You for the truth ! locally Don Wirtshafter for all his work in the Hemp Industry, educating, creating jobs for others... ___________________________________________________ Outstanding Advocate - Education and Helping Hand throughout the country, over all goes to Chris & Mikki Norris for your books and willingness to always lend a hand. Thank You ! locally Cher McCullough for her work with wonpr.org in Ky. and helping them obtain much needed grants. Thank You for all you do ! ___________________________________________________ + 4 Outstanding Achievement Awards in Activism = 20 Awards need I say more... throughout the country, over all goes to Loretta Null for all her work, an endless list, dedication, sacrifice, the U.S. Marijuana Party and Pot - TV... Thank You ! Good Luck on your run for Governor in the up coming race ! Fat Freddy for his many battles, his truth, his stories, his comics, educating the masses publicly. Thank You ! Dan Solano for his efforts as Founder of Police Officers For Drug Reform Thank You for being one of the good cops ! Dr. Grinspoon for all his work, documenting the truth, his many books. I thought sure he would take The Dean of Green. Maybe next year. Thank You for all your dedication and hard work ! locally Kay Lee for her efforts in promoting education, reform and peace. Thank You ! Don Wirtshafter for his efforts in promoting education, reform and peace. Thank You ! Jim White for his efforts in promoting education, reform and peace. Thank You ! Mike Miles for his efforts in promoting education, reform and peace. Thank You ! Now, for all those who said, "there are to many categories" I say, then why did I have people trying to make up categories of their own ? Maybe they just smoked to much, LOL ! Anyways I would like to add this. Some of the Winners on this list, were nominated in other categories, Winners in each category received the most nominations in that category, others were nominated who received no awards at all. All will be contacted if possible. All Awards will be Awarded by years end if possible, providing contact can be made with recipient by mail or e-mail notification. This List of Awards for July 2005. Send Nominations for next years list to Mary, admin@designingyourworld.com by June 30th, 06 Names who received Nominations only: Keith Stroup, Dean Becker, Robert Fields, Ed Orlett, Brain ? , Brain McCulloug, Trisha Kline, Doug Vaughn, Randy Cheatam, Scott Bledsoe, Tod Roy, Richard Rawlands, Ken Locke, Brandy Zink, Sean Luse, Jean Taddie, Richard Lake, Rob of the Ky Marijuana Party, Doc DeAblo , Richard of Drugsense Thank You All Whom were Nominated, for all your hard work, dedication, and sacrafice. Good Luck, Keep Safe ! Thank You to All Those Who Donated Door Prizes to this Event: HempRock Productions, Columbus NORML, High on the Hill, Rob Ryan & Fat Freddy... "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." Plato |
Sen. Robert Hagan (center)
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John Precup of OPN
