There are–of course–the Grammys, the Emmys, and the Oscars, but the Sammies? You won’t see Kanye, Rosie, or Bragelina at this year’s Sammies, rather you’ll see Omid Malekan, Rob Port, and Michelle Minton–all finalists for what our keynote speaker, John Stossel, describes as “an award that matters.”
No one knows the Sammies better than Andrew Breitbart, who rallied the crowd with his keynote address last year, and returns next Friday, April 8th as a judge and presenter.
Andrew Breitbart with Sammie winner John Papola and John's wife Lisa at the 2010 Sammies reception.
But while those other awards shows are by the industry and for the industry, the Sammies are a breath of fresh air compared to those musty rooms of punch-drunk self-congratulators. The Sammies recognizes citizens who effectively stand up in defense of freedom–the very idea that makes Hollywood cringe and the rest of those awards shows even possible.
This year the Sammies is “redrawing the lines”–better yet, the Sammies is honoring those who redrew the lines on the American political landscape in 2010. These great Americans erased the “Rs” and the “Ds,” challenged the traditional left-right trap, and took on the political establishment who has been running the show for too long.
In the mold of other awards shows, the Sammies offers prizes in several categories, including the “Watchdog,” the “Reformer,” and the “Modern Day Sam Adams.” Among the finalists this year is Tim Eyman who successfully used initiatives in Washington to challenge tax increases and Toby Marie Walker whose Tea Party propelled her from local grassroots activist to national pundit.
The Sammies gives stage to ordinary people who take extraordinary steps to protect and promote freedom. We have our fair share of celebrities on hand, too. This year’s roster includes National Review‘s Jack Fowler, bestselling novelist Brad Thor, and of course BigGovernment’s very own Andrew Breitbart.
The festivities kick off at 6pm on April 8, 2011, in the Great Hall at Union Station in Chicago. To join this fourth annual celebration of freedom lovers and freedom fighters, all you have to do is click here.
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