Dear Friend, 

The Claremont Institute invites you to join us on November 12 for an evening celebrating those who stand on the front lines of law and order in defense of the American way of life.

At this year’s dinner, we will present the American Sheriff Award to Sheriff Michael Lewis of Wicomico County, Maryland, recognizing his steadfast commitment to upholding the Constitution and advancing the cause of law and order in his community and across the nation.

Keynote remarks will be delivered by Tom Homan, White House Border Czar, whose leadership underscores the renewed national commitment to securing America’s borders and restoring public safety.

This special event unites Claremont’s Sheriffs Fellowship with the Golden Age Agenda—our series devoted to the restoration of American greatness through statesmanship, security, and civic courage.

Wednesday, November 12

Orange County, CA 

Venue address will be provided to attendees three days before event

Join us as we honor those whose vigilance and courage preserve the rule of law. Their example reminds us that the defense of order is inseparable from the renewal of our nation and the promise of America’s next Golden Age.

2025 American Sheriff Honoree Sheriff Michael Lewis

Sheriff Michael A. Lewis has dedicated more than three decades to public safety, beginning with a 22-year career as a Maryland State Police sergeant and nationally recognized criminal interdiction expert, before taking the helm as Sheriff of Wicomico County in 2006.

Sheriff Lewis’s expertise has shaped law enforcement nationally and internationally, with thousands of officers across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and other regions receiving his training. His work has included collaborative missions with the Drug Enforcement Agency and Department of Justice in the Sinaloa Valley, testimony before the Maryland General Assembly, and frequent participation in national law enforcement forums, including serving twice as President of the Maryland State Sheriffs' Association.