The JFK Dinner honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County. This year's award recipient is Eric Vasquez, who led of a small group of Democrats in working to revitalize the county party in 2010. The JFK Dinner memorializes John F. Kennedy as the first sitting President to visit Los Alamos. The tradition began in 2012 and is held annually near Kennedy's May birthday. Prior award recipients choose the next recipient(s).