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December 2008
Awarded "Best Event 2008"
The December 2008 Heritage Award dinner honoring Sen. Jake Flake was voted the 'Best Event' in the 2009 edition of Arizona Capitol Times' "Best of the Capitol" publication.
This was the first time that the Heritage Award was given posthumously, and the event succeeded in capturing Sen. Flake's reputation as one of the last "cowboy legislators." Rusty Bowers and Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett entertained the crowd with a humorous song dedicated to Senator Flake while guest speaker, Congressman Jeff Flake recounted memories of his uncle. Additionally, from Sen. Jon Kyl in jeans to branding irons as take home memorabilia, the event celebrated in casual, cowboy style the life of one of Arizona's great lawmakers.
For this event, ESA managed the audio visual; assisted with the video project in both filming and editing; arranged for the centerpieces and room decor; managed day-of of logistics.