2019-2021 Young Democrats of America Awards
Over the 2019-2021 biennium, young democrats have been the backbone of the Democratic Party. Your time, effort and dedication helped elect Democrats up and down the ballot all over the United States. We would like to acknowledge members for their outstanding service, exceptional achievements, and significant contributions in various categories.
Event Awards
Outstanding Event Award
Puerto Rico Young Democrats
Outside the Box Award
YDA Jewish Caucus
Best Example of Teamwork Award
Arapahoe County Young Democrats
Organization Awards
Best New Chapter
Brazoria County Young Democrats
Outstanding Local Chapter
Collin County Young Democrats
Outstanding Chartered Unit
Young Democrats of South Carolina
Individual Awards
President’s Award
Fatima Heyward
Young Democrat Spotlight Award
Becky Beaver
Leadership in Action
Heather Krause
Rising Star Award
Kati Durkin
Young Democrat Award
Caleb Rohrer
Young Democrat for Life
(by region)
Great Lakes
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- Bill Benner (Ohio)
- Steve Bieda (Michigan)
- Nick DeCenzo (Ohio)
- Derek Dobies (Michigan)
- Matt Fruth (Illinois)
- Isaac Robinson (Michigan)
- Dave Woodward (Michigan)
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Mid-Atlantic
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- Ricardo Alfaro (Virgina)
- Sammi Brown (West Virginia)
- Alisa Clements (West Virginia)
- Paul Davis (Virgina)
- Russell Drapkin (Washington DC)
- Neal Heard (West Virginia)
- Sabrina McLaughlin (Pennsylvania)
- Constantina Meis (New Jersey)
- Rod Synder (West Virginia)
- Jake Weissman (Maryland)
- Sarah Weissman (Maryland)
- Destiny Drake West (Maryland)
- Tim White (Washington DC)
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Midwest
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- Aaron Belenky (Kansas)
- Erin Belenky (Kansas)
- Sarah Coats (Kansas)
- Hon. Sharice Davids (Kansas)
- Carolyn Marie Fugit (Kansas)
- Ron Kaminski (Nebraska)
- Jane Kleeb (Nebraska)
- Jeff Leanna (Nebraska)
- Hon. Adam Morfeld (Nebraska)
- Alex Valen (Minnesota)
- Casey Yingling (Kansas)
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Northeast
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Pacific
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- Jeff Beaulac (Washington)
- Michelle Elmer (California)
- Christopher Guerrero (California)
- Capri Holden (Washington)
- Chiho Lai (Washington )
- Jen Longley (California)
- Justin Meyers (California)
- Amanda Nelson (Washington)
- Andrew Peabody (Washington)
- Tyler Dos Santos-Tam (Hawaii)
- Igor Tregub (California)
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South Central
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- John H. Bucy (Texas)
- Ralph Johnson (Louisiana)
- Deana Everett Tollerton (Texas)
- Candace Valenzuela (Texas)
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Southeast
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- Bryanta Booker-Maxwell (South Carolina)
- Jane Bradshaw-Burnette (Georgia)
- Marcurius Byrd (South Carolina)
- Kristian Cosme (Florida)
- Colmon Elridge (Kentucky)
- Victoria Elridge (Kentucky)
- Ra Shad Frazier-Gaines (South Carolina)
- Wayne Goodwin (North Carolina)
- Zack Hawkins (North Carolina)
- Elaine Marshall (North Carolina)
- Conen Morgan (North Carolina)
- Mark Newman (North Carolina)
- Greg Perry (South Carolina)
- Christopher Smith (South Carolina)
- Sam Spencer (North Carolina)
- Alberto Valentin (Puerto Rico)
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Southwest
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- Mike Betterton (Colorado)
- Jenna Griswald (Colorado)
- Joe Neguse (Colorado)
- Colby Peterson (Utah)
- David Sabados (Colorado)
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