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Quinn Peeper <br>ESU National Chairman <br>His Britannic Majesty\u2019s Honorary Consul to Louisiana <\/strong><br><strong>Saturday, March 15, 2025<\/strong> <br><strong>Winter Park Racquet Club<\/strong> <br><strong>Winter Park, Florida<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2025 Honoree: Dr. E. Quinn Peeper<br><\/strong>We are pleased to announce Dr. E. Quinn Peeper will be honored with the ESU 2025 Founder\u2019s Award. Dr. Peeper\u2019s dedication to the ESU is exemplified by his progression from Local Board Member to New Orleans Branch President, and ultimately to his roles as National Board Member President and National Chair. His steadfast commitment to advancing the ESU\u2019s mission at local and national levels, while cultivating international understanding and goodwill make him an exemplary choice for this honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Founder\u2019s Award: Recognizing Excellence<br><\/strong>Established in 1991, the Founder\u2019s Award honors individuals who exemplify the vision of Sir Evelyn Wrench, the ESU\u2019s founder. Recipients are recognized for their outstanding contributions to Anglo-American relations, international friendship, and the promotion of English as a tool for global communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Past Founder\u2019s Award Recipients&nbsp;<\/strong><br>1991: The Right Honorable Margaret Thatcher, OM, FRS, MP&nbsp;<br>1995: Hon. J. Sinclair Armstrong, OBE&nbsp;<br>2009: William R. Miller, CBE, KSt.J.&nbsp;<br>2015: Hon. 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