2008 Abstie Awards Presented at the 12^th Annual Abstinence Clearinghouse Conference, July 25, 2008

Leadership Award

In Honor of Molly Kelly and Lakita Garth Wright and in Memory of Pat Driscoll

A pioneer in the field

Presented to: Lakita Garth Wright

Advocacy Award

Best advocate supporting abstinence behind the scenes

Presented to: Family Research Council

Guts, Grit Gall’n Gumption Award

Boldest advocate showing perseverance

Presented to: Luis Galdamez

Dr. Eric Keroack Award

Advocate bringing most medical support for abstinence

Presented to: The Eric Keroack Family

Impact Award

Advocate making the most impact in abstinence community

Presented to:  Rashida Jolley

Lifetime Service Award

Advocate putting in the most years to abstinence education

Presented to: Scott Phelps

Media Impact

Best advocate seen publicly supporting abstinence

Presented to: Randy Wilson

International Impact

Advocate bringing the most international support for abstinence.

Presented to: Pastor John Thomas

Legislative Impact Award

Advocate bringing the most legislative support for abstinence.

Presented to: US Senator Sam Brownback

Presented to: US Congressman Joe Pitts

Watch Dog Award

Advocate showing the best leadership in the abstinence community.

Presented to: Erin Strawn

Research

Advocate bringing the best research support for abstinence.

Presented to: Macro International

Outstanding Affiliate

An affiliate of the Clearinghouse who is proving to be a rising star in the abstinence community.

Presented to: Althea McMillan