The 2010 Vegantines Awards Dinner and Dance was a Roaring Success!

This year's event was bigger and more fun than ever. We sold out twice, and many people were disappointed that they waited too long to buy tickets. So, for everyone who attended, and those who wish they could have, here're a few snaps of the event. A larger collection of images can be found here. Enjoy.

 

 

Those shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Heart of . . .

From left to right: Dave Friedman, recipient of the Heart of Madison; Wisconsin State Senate President, Fred Risser, recipient of the Heart of Government; Bill Lueders, who received the Heart of Journalism. (Not pictured is Eilene Ribbens, honored for her work on the WI Puppy Mill Bill and the recipient of the Heart of Wisconsin.)

 

 

A Three Course Dinner

We enjoyed witty conversation and a three course dinner before the awards were presented.

 

 

 

 

 

Wisconsin State Senate President Fred Risser accepting his Heart of Government.

 

Bill Lueders

Heart of Journalism

Mr. Lueders was awarded a heart of Journalism for the second time for his continuing indepth investigative reporting on the use of animals at the University of Wisconsin Madison.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Friedman

Heart of Madison

Mr. Friedman was honored for his single-handed promotion of vegan dining and social events in the Madison area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Keynote Speaker

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (right) entertained and informed. Many people left the event vowing to go vegan! Woo-hoo! After her talk Colleen signed many copies of her books. Two of her biggest fans, Dr. Melissa Tedrowe (left) and Alliance Co-Directer Lynn Pauly took the opportunity of her visit to pal around with her.

 

A great time all-around!

 

Dinner and dancing. A great speaker. The warm and inviting atmosphere of Madison's West Side Club. Everyone had a great time. Make plans now to attend next year's event.

 

 

Dancing the night away ...

Alliance Co-Directors Lynn Pauly and Rick Bogle send a big thanks to all our awardees and everyone that worked to make the 2010 Vegantines such a wonderful and successful event!