Annual John A Holbrook Awards Dinner

About the Award

The award was created to recognize Westbrook Republicans who, with honor and dignity, have made a positive contribution to their community.

The award is named for John A. Holbrook who served with distinction as First Selectman of Westbrook, was elected to the House of Representatives and the State Senate.

During World War II, Mr. Holbrook served as a Major in the Army and was appointed as the Military Governor of Stuttgart Germany.

The event is held each spring at beautiful Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook. We are proud to recognize two outstanding Westbrook residents and one Corporate Citizen in his name each year.

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The 2023 Awards Dinner

The 2023 Holbrook Awards Dinner was held on Wednesday, May 24^th in Westbrook at Water’s Edge Inn and Resort. This year the Republican Town Committee honored Harry Ruppenicker, Jr. and Bonnie Hall.

The WRTC was also pleased to announce The Westbrook Council of Beach Associations as the 2023 recipient of the Holbrook Dinner Corporate Citizen Award

This year’s invited keynote speaker was former State Senator Joe Markley.

Past Award Winners