Defenders of democracy are often unsung heroes, but every so often their deeds are so significant that they cannot go unrecognized. We were delighted to see one such hero recently receive national recognition for his commitment to protecting our democracy. This week, Former Philadelphia City Election Commissioner Al Schmidt was named Secretary of State by Pennsylvania governor-elect Josh Shapiro and honored with a Presidential Citizens Medal by President Biden.
2022 Leadership Now Award presented to Al Schmidt in May 2022
At our 2022 Annual Member Meeting in May, we presented the Leadership Now Award to Al for his commitment to election integrity which never wavered in the face of intense pressure, misinformation and threats. As a fierce defender of the electoral process, we are delighted to see him selected to champion democracy in a statewide role and recognized with the nation's second-highest civilian honor.
Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to our democracy, Al!