ICYMI – #AFFGala and #Buckleys2019

Over 225 freedom-loving leaders and advocates donned their black tie best to celebrate liberty at our Annual Gala and Buckley Awards last week at Nationals Park in Washington, DC.

We also celebrated the inspirational achievements of our five 2019 Buckley Award winners: Austin Berg, Brooke Fallon, Richard Lorenc, Aaron Rice, and Matt Warner.

From ball gowns in the batting cages to some rather “large” special appearances, it was a night to remember.

ICYMI–here’s a recap of the night’s events, as told through social media.

MFW my date asks me if we should still go to the #AFFgala when there’s a tornado warning and city-wide power outage pic.twitter.com/dn193hApC7

— Sloane Shearman (@SloaneSays) May 23, 2019

Gonna be taking over the Washington Examiner Instagram account for the #AFFGala at Nationals Park tonight. Will do some IG livestreams. Follow us here: https://t.co/odkDCVDPxq pic.twitter.com/Duq33mzEOm

— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) May 23, 2019

 

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Thanking the troops and enjoying a night full of awards, food, and fun! 🥂🎉 ————— Thanks, @affnetwork for a fun time at your Annual Gala and Buckley Awards! #AFFGala #Buckleys2019

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We’re out here at Nationals Park for the AF Gala for the 10th Annual Buckley Awards recognizing conservative leaders across the country. #AFFGala #Buckleys2019

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So proud of Richard Lorenc for receiving The Buckley Award in Nationals Park last night in Washington, DC! His picture was all over the place smilin’ up the joint! I only wish they would’ve let me open everything with my rendition of the National Anthem… #proudhusband #buckleyawards #AF #nationalspark #washingtondc #acceptancespeech #congratulations #gottoseeBrittany #beautifulevening #poststormweather

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Congratulations to our very own Brooke Fallen for receiving the #Buckley2019 award at the #AFFGala! One of our activists even made it all the way from New Jersey to watch her receive it!

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Batting practice in high heels is surprisingly fun ⚾ #AFFGala pic.twitter.com/qMY6XkrAO9

— Graceless (@Grace_PF) May 27, 2019

The #AFFgala is basically liberty prom and there ain’t nothing wrong with that. pic.twitter.com/jhqn9TkqLp

— Jess Mears (@jess4liberty) May 24, 2019

first gala in the District had to be with SPN folks, obviously. #AFFGala pic.twitter.com/kJiIpi0iVU

— Kelvey Vander Hart (@kovanderhart) May 24, 2019

#AFFGala pic.twitter.com/tywcXWvtII

— Brad Polumbo (@brad_polumbo) May 24, 2019

 

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#affgala

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Coming up with me on the @dcexaminer Instagram live: @TomRtweets. Gonna talk politics of the week at the #AFFGala. Get those questions ready.https://t.co/odkDCVDPxq pic.twitter.com/FnYf5IvGG3

— Siraj Hashmi (@SirajAHashmi) May 24, 2019

 

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Last night, NeW staffers Kathryn and Amber attended the #affgala put on by @affnetwork. It was a pleasure to sponsor such a great event.

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About last night… #AFFGala #buckleys2019

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