Standard Bearer of Liberty – Miranda Corwin (2024)
This recipient is honored as the person most responsible for the growth of the party and dedication to the libertarian cause in Arkansas.
Previous winners:
2023 – Caleb Bryan
2022 – Linnea Gabbard
2021 – Joe Swafford
2020 – John Moreton
2019 – Mark West
2018 – Christopher Olson
2017 – Frank Gilbert
2016 – Frank Gilbert
2015 – Rodger Paxton
2014 – Rodger Paxton
2013 – Debbie Standiford
2011 – Jessica Paxton
Chairman’s Award for Extraordinary Service – John & Judy Bowers (2025)
Awarded to an individual that has helped grow the Libertarian Party of Arkansas in extraordinary, but often unseen ways over the past year. This award is the sole privilege of the Chair of the LPAR to award to the recipient.
Previous winners:
2024 – The Volunteer Petitioners
2023 – Linnea Gabbard
2022 – Luke Griggs
2021 – Linnea Gabbard
2020 – Casey Copeland
2019 – William Brackeen
2018 – John Bowers
2017 – Stephen Wait
2015 – Michael Pakko
2014 – Michael Pakko
Volunteer of the Year Award – Miranda Corwin (2025)
Awarded to the Libertarian who went above and beyond to give their time and talents to further the success of the party.
Previous winners:
2024 – Melissa Crow
2023 – Nicole Wisniowski
2022 – Miranda Corwin
2021 – Melissa Crow
2020 – Caleb Bryan
2019 – James Holland
2018 – Ken Duck
2017 – Garry Lynn Baker
2016 – William Brackeen
2015 – Debbie Standiford
2014 – Debbie Standiford
Outreach Award – Michael Pakko (2025)
Awarded to a party member who has worked exceptionally hard to spread the message of libertarian principles to as many potential voters as possible.
Previous winners:
2024 – Michael White
2023 – Dakota Logan
2022 – Nicole Wisniowski
2021 – Kevin Vornheder
2020 – Joe Swafford
2019 – Kevin Vornheder
2018 – Melissa Woodall
2017 – Michael Vaughn
2015 – William Brackeen
2014 – Tyler Harrison
Campaign Leadership Award – Melissa Crow (2025)
Awarded to a campaign volunteer who has worked above and beyond in an extraordinary fashion, and has significantly contributed to the success of a campaign.
Previous winners:
2023 – Miranda Corwin
2021 – Matthew Mears
2020 – John Bowers
2018 – Shane Knight
2017 – T.J. Campbell
2015 – Michael Pakko
Candidate of the Year Award – Frank Gilbert & Thomas Turcol (2025)
Awarded to the Libertarian Candidate that has shown an extraordinary ability to reach and connect with voters, as well as further the cause of libertarianism.
Previous winners:
2023 – Michael White
2021 – Ricky Dale Harrington, Jr.
2020 – Judy Bowers
2019 – Mark West
2017 – Mark West
2015 – Frank Gilbert
Community Service Award – Zach Mulson (2022)
Awarded to a member of the party who has worked to create a positive difference in their community, embodying the spirit of volunteerism.
Officeholder of the Year Award – Jacob Faught (2015)
Awarded to a current elected officeholder of the Libertarian Party that best promotes libertarian principles and values through public service.
Previous winners:
2014 – Frank Gilbert