2026 Mark Lieneke Lincoln Day Award
The Osage County Republican Central Committee is proud to continue the tradition of recognizing outstanding local service with the Mark Lieneke Lincoln Day Award.
This award was established in 2025 to honor the life and legacy of Mark Lieneke — a lifelong Osage County farmer, devoted husband and father, active church member, and dedicated Republican leader. Mark was known for his strong work ethic, quiet wisdom, and selfless service to his family, his church, and his community.
The Inaugural Award
The inaugural award was presented to Mark himself in 2025 by Keynote Speaker, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. Each year the award now recognizes another individual who demonstrates that same spirit of dedication, integrity, and commitment to Osage County.
Keepsake plaque presented to Mark Lieneke
Perpetual plaque updated each year
2026 Mark Lieneke Lincoln Day Award
Recipient: Mike Lindell
The Osage County Republican Central Committee is honored to present the 2026 Mark Lieneke Lincoln Day Award to Mike Lindell.
This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate the same spirit of service, integrity, resilience, humility, and wisdom that Mark Lieneke embodied. Mike Lindell exemplifies these qualities in every area of his life.
As the founder and CEO of MyPillow, Mike built a successful employee-owned American company. He founded the Lindell Recovery Network to help people overcome addiction, and through LindellTV he provides an unfiltered platform for conservative voices. Missourians remember his personal involvement supporting election integrity efforts beginning in early 2021, and his platform featured Osage County’s hand-counted election in April 2023.
When informed he had been selected for the Mark Lieneke Award, Mike’s humble response was simply, “I would be honored.”
Mike will join us via video call during the Trump Day Dinner on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at the Barefoot Event Center in Linn, to accept the award and share a few words with attendees.
This award reminds us that real leadership often happens quietly — through consistent service, hard work, and putting community first. We are excited to celebrate this year’s honoree alongside all of you as we mark America’s 250th anniversary and pass the baton to the next generation of conservative leaders.
Tickets are $30 and available by advance purchase only through OsageCountyRepublicans.com. Reserve your spot today!
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