The Dallas Historical Society Announces the Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence Luncheon and Award Recipients

 

Karl Chiao, executive director of the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) is thrilled to announce the Dallas History Makers Awards for Excellence Luncheon chairs Daniel Murchison and Laura Woodall and honorary chairs, The Collins Family: Dick Collins, Calvert Collins-Bratton and Vince Bratton; Genevieve Collins-DeCarme and Dwight DeCarme.

 

Luncheon chairs Daniel Murchison and Laura Woodall

DHS is kicking off its second century with a new awards luncheon logo and name while continuing to honor its traditions and the Dallas History Makers of today and introducing a new awards category:  Dallas Historical Society’s Benefactor of the Year.

 

The awards were established on behalf of the Trustees of the Dallas Historical Society in 1981.  Outstanding individuals and organizations are selected for this honor from nominations solicited from the Dallas community.  The recipients are chosen for their contribution to the quality of life in Dallas in multiple categories, including Arts Leadership, Creative Arts, Education, History, Humanities, Philanthropy, Sports Leadership, and Volunteer Community Leadership.

 

Slated for Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Fairmont Hotel’s International Ballroom, the morning begins as guests mix and mingle prior to a three-course luncheon, inspiring videos honoring the award recipients sharing their often untold stories and highlighting their contributions to Dallas, and awards presentations. The event is topped off with the traditional A.C. Greene Champagne Toast. 

 

The awards recipients are:

Dallas Historical Society Benefactor of the Year – Stan Graff

Arts Leadership - Gail Sachson

Creative Arts - Lyric Stage

Education - Dr. Carine Feyten

History – Talmage Boston

Humanities – Friends of Aldredge House

Jubilee History Maker - Michael Boone

Sports Leadership - Brad Sham

Volunteer Community Leadership - Tori Mannes

Table sponsorships begin at $1,500 up to $12,500 with different levels of benefits.  Individual Sponsorship tickets begin at $600 and include one ticket to the Patron Party and preferred seating. A limited number of individual tickets will be available at $300 and $175.  

Visit the website for information: https://www.dallashistory.org/programs/special-events/

The Dallas Historical Society - 2021 Awards for Excellence in Community Service

 

The Dallas Historical Society proudly announces the 2021 Awardees for Awards for Excellence in Community Service. The 39^th Awards for Excellence event will take place at the Fairmont Dallas on November 18, 2021.

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Dallas Historical Society | Awards for Excellence

The event celebrates “history makers of today” who are making significant contributions to Dallas’ quality of life, providing innovation, guidance and support in categories such as Arts Leadership, Education, Health/Sciences, History, Humanities, Philanthropy and more. The complete list of recipients are as follows:

Arts Leadership

Gayle Halperin

Honored for her commitment to the arts as an advocate, leader, administrator, mentor, and philanthropist, making Dallas a richer environment for all.

Creative Arts

Jonathan Norton

Honored for his work as a homegrown, nationally recognized playwright whose rich characters and stories are inspired by growing up in Dallas.

Education

Catherine LeBlanc

Honored for her dedication to education through her Catch Up and Read program which trains primary school teachers in new and effective reading techniques.

Health/Sciences

Agape Clinic

Honored for providing free medical care to the medically underserved of Dallas for almost 40 years.

History

Nancy McCoy

Honored for her extensive work as a preservation architect in the commercial, cultural, residential, parks, and educational sectors.

Humanities

Alessandra Comini

Honored for her accomplishments as an art historian, lecturer, author, and professor for more than 40 years.

Philanthropy

Diane Bumpas

Honored for celebrating Texas state history and Dallas heritage through her generosity of time, effort, and contributions.

Volunteer Leadership

Rene Martinez

Honored for his long-term dedication to the betterment of Dallas through his accomplishments as an educator, political, and civic leader.

The Jubilee History Maker Award

The Jubilee History Maker Award is bestowed on an individual whose gifts of self-have enhanced the quality of life in Dallas in more than one category of civic leadership. The 2020 Jubilee award will be presented to Cece Cox, recognized for her leadership and advocacy in the LGBTQ community through her tireless commitment to civil rights for over 30 years.