Extraordinary times require extraordinary men. George Washington was a giant of a man, uniquely crafted by the Lord and providentially raised up for a defining moment in our history. He was God’s tool to bring military victory to the cause of independence, to oversee the crafting of our Constitution, and to shape and define the meaning and nature of the American Presidency. As we progress into the twenty-first century, the future of Americans again seems uncertain. The urgency of the hour is for unflinching, stalwart men, who boldly proclaim the law of God, to stand with might in the very gates of the land, fighting in the defining battles of our generation. This year, on the 274th anniversary of our first Commander in Chief’s birth, Vision Forum inaugurates our “George Washington Man of the Year Award” — to recognize and honor those individuals who demonstrate, through their public courage, the stalwart spirit and mature leadership of the General himself. Tomorrow, Vision Forum will announce through our e-mail newsletter the 2006 George Washington Man of the Year Award (if you aren’t on our list, you can sign up here).