A special cohort launched at Awakening 2023 that recognizes “Doers”—those making a difference, whether in their personal lives or through their fields of business and who are pushing Heritage’s mission forward. Doers are recognized from the main stage and receive a pin. Doer selection and recognition will continue throughout the year as a way to motivate individuals toward action and to celebrate their efforts and accomplishments. 

James Wessel, Brindlee Mountain Fire Apparatus

Samantha Kelley, John Rhee, Abby Kassal, Rising Leaders

The Hon. Kevin Stitt, Governor, State of Oklahoma

The Hon. Tommy Tuberville, U.S. Senate (R-AL)

Riley Gaines, Advisor, Independent Women’s Forum,
Former NCAA College Swimmer, and Advocate for Women’s Single-sex Spaces

The Hon. Todd Russ, Treasurer, State of Oklahoma

The Hon. Brenna Bird, Attorney General, State of Iowa

Bill Courtney, CEO, Classic American Hardwoods,
Volunteer High School Coach and Author: Against the Grain: A Coach's Wisdom on Character, Faith, Family, and Love 

Joel Penton, Founder and CEO, Lifewise Academy, and Former NCAA College Football Player

The Hon. Todd Gardenhire, Tennessee State Senator

Elise Nieshella, Indiana State Comptroller

Howard Pines, Co-founder, U.S. Constitution Scholarship Foundation

Jan and Ernest Taylor, Founders of Awakening

The Hon. Ellen Weaver, Superintendent of Education, South Carolina