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Ballard/Thompson Award

The Ballard/Thompson Award is named in honor of former Speaker of the House (R) Clyde Ballard and former Chief Clerk of the House, Representative, and Senator (D) Alan Thompson; both founding members of WCOG. The award will be presented on an annual basis beginning in 2011, provided there is a recipient who meets the criteria set by WCOG.

Criteria

The Ballard/Thompson Award – Given to a member or members of the state legislature who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the cause of open government during the previous session through their support of legislation that promotes accountability and accessibility in the conduct of the public’s business.




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