2023 Dixon Awards

FOG is New Mexico’s leading advocate for transparency in government. Its mission is to defend the public’s right to know and to educate citizens and government agencies about their rights and responsibilities under New Mexico’s open-meetings and open-records laws. Founded in 1989 by veteran Associated Press reporter Bob Johnson, FOG has a strong record of bringing sunshine to the halls of power. It is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, member-supported organization that draws broad membership from the general public, business community, elected officials,journalists and lawyers.

The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government

Our annual luncheon honors the outstanding accomplishments of citizens and organizations in New Mexico who champion transparency.

Sandia Golf Club

<p>We celebrate open government successes and honor local transparency champions with the William S. Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award – given in memory of the late Bill Dixon, a brilliant attorney and passionate defender of the First Amendment.  The Dixon Awards demonstrate the dedication and hard work of everyday citizens across New Mexico who are committed to transparency in local and state government in our state. Each of the awardees has shown leadership and perseverance and allows all of us to exercise our rights to an open government.</p>

2023 Dixon Awards

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