Open Mic’s 2026 Heroes of Liberty Awards
George Washington Award for Constitutionalism (for
federal officeholder): Congressman Thomas Massie.
Ben Franklin Statesmanship Award (for PA legislator):
80th District State Representative, Scott Barger.
John Henry Eichelberger Jr. Profiles in Courage Award (for
local officeholders): Commissioner Dave Kessling.
General John Stark “Live free or die” Award (for citizen
activists): Rhonda Holling and Dan Ferrell.
Ronald Reagan Great Communicator Award (for Open Mic
caller): The keen and cunning, Kathy.
Thomas Paine Committee of Correspondence Award (for
best local writing): Mel Kepner.
Robert Morris Freedom Funder Award (for financial support for
liberty): John Henry Eichelberger Jr.