Gary Luhman, resident of Green County and District Attorney, was posthumously awarded the Bovay Award from the 2nd Congressional District on May 18, 2019, at the Republican Party of Wisconsin state convention in Oshkosh.

His wife Beth and son Ethan accepted the award from Kim Babler, 2nd Congressional District chairman. Gary was a long-time chairman of the Republican Party of Green County.

The Bovay Award is presented annually in each Congressional District to one person in recognition of outstanding dedication and sacrifice over the years to the Republican Party.