Honorees demonstrate a long-term commitment to and a zeal for increasing the level of political activism and knowledge within the community. Ted Celeste's career has focused on promoting and training elected officials across America to engage in civil discourse as the founder of the Next Generation Project for the National Institute for Civil Discourse. Mr. Celeste has gathered wide respect among legislators of both parties in his work to promote “greater understanding and better decision-making through respectful dialogue.” He is a superb and an inspiring choice for this year! Honoary Co-Chairs for the event include Dick Celeste, Frank LaRose  and Yvette McGee Brown.