2011 Midwest Academy
Progressive Leadership Award
Teresa Vilmain
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Teresa Vilmain |
Teresa Vilmain is one of the nation's top political organizers and consultants. Throughout her extensive career, she has directed election campaigns and transition efforts for public officials at every level, implemented strategic planning for numerous non-profit organizations, and has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to strengthening the political voice of women and other progressive constituencies.
Currently, Vilmain is consulting with the organization Women's Voices.
Women Vote and the Rockefeller Family Fund on their Paid Sick Days campaign.
Vilmain was also instrimental in the Wisconsin labor fight - literally hundreds of activists- in the labor movement, in grassroots organizing, mobilization, and the recall campaigns are people who have been trained, mentored, or worked as colleagues with her, nationally and in the state. Teresa's amazing web of relationships, and the special ways she takes care of folks were a powerful contribution to the unprecedented fight for Wisconsin families.
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Greetings!
It is important and fun for us to come together to celebrate champions for justice and democracy, and honor Teresa Vilmain who has played a key role in some of the most important battles and achieved real progress for people and our movement. Please join together with us and take a moment to celebrate Teresa.
Midwest Academy Awards Tuesday, December 13th
Washington Hilton
1919 Connecticut, NW Washington, DC
6:00 - Reception
We would be pleased if you would join us in honoring these remarkable organizers by agreeing to serve as a sponsor and host by contributing $10,000, $5,000, $3,000, $1500 or $600 to support the ongoing work of the Midwest Academy. Your support will help make this a wonderful, successful event for the honorees.
Tickets for the event are $100. We look forward to celebrating the annual Awards night with you! If you'd like more information on the Midwest Academy Awards, are interested in sponsoring the event, purchasing an ad in the program, purchasing a ticket or making a make a donation click here.
Sincerely, Heather BoothPresident, Board of Directors |
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About Midwest Academy
The Midwest Academy is a leading national training institute building infrastructure for the progressive movement. The Academy advances the movement for social change by teaching a strategic, rigorous, results-oriented approach to social action and organization - building. The Academy provides training, strategic consulting and coaching, equipping organizers, leaders, and their organizations to think and act strategically to win justice for all.
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Chicago, Illinois 60603
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