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Patricia Bunner, a resident of Monongalia County, was one of West Virginia's Outstanding Democrats of the Year assembled at the recent Roosevelt-Kennedy Dinner Celebration held at the Beni Kedem Temple, in Charleston, on Oct. 3.
Bunner was selected by local county leaders for hard work and dedication to the Democratic Party in Monongalia County.
Karen Coria, a Putnam County Democratic Party leader and chair of the 41st Annual Awards Ceremony, indicated that the award was established to recognize local Party officials and volunteers whom Democratic leaders feel have contributed most to the Party's efforts.
"Our goal is to recognize these special people who have distinguished themselves by contributing to our society, by working within the framework of our democracy and political Party system," Coria said.
Joining State Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin and Coria in acknowledging the accomplishments of the honoree were 1st Vice-chair Pam Tucker Cline and this year's special guest speaker, Ken Martin, Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
The honoree received special recognition including an engraved Outstanding Democrat pin and other memorabilia along with a photography session with Party leaders.
“The efforts of the honoree demonstrates the importance of the work of every individual in affecting the outcome of local, state and national races. These people are the truly effective Party workers,” Coria added.