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.

2017 Dallas CASA Champion of Children Award Dinner

Dallas CASA and Honorary Chair Christie Carter

cordially invite you to the 

Champion of Children Award Dinner

honoring Junior League of Dallas

 Thursday, November 16, 2017

6:00 p.m. Reception

7:00 p.m. Dinner and program

9:00 p.m. After Party

 The Fairmont Dallas - Regency Ballroom

GUEST SPEAKER

Jackie Davis

Former Dallas CASA youth and current CASA supervisor

 

EVENT CO-CHAIRS

Priscilla and Corey Anthony

Laura and John Losinger

 For more information about sponsorships and tickets, visit dallascasa.org

Click HERE for more information or contact Michelle Stephenson,

mstephenson@dallascasa.org or 469.547.9456

 

Dallas Holocaust Museum Hope for Humanity Dinner

Dallas Holocaust Museum

2013 Hope for Humanity Dinner

Fairmont Hotel

Reception 6 p.m.

Dinner 7 p.m.

Father Patrick Desbois, President of the Yahad-In Unum Association, will be the keynote speaker.   Father Desbois has devoted his life to confronting anti-Semitism and furthering Catholic-Jewish understanding. He is focused on preserving the memory of Ukraine’s former Jewish community and to advance understanding of the crimes committed during the Holocaust. To date, his organization has identified 800 of the estimated 2,000 sites of mass burial.

The 2013 Hope for Humanity Award annual dinner will honor local Dallas-Fort Worth Holocaust Survivors—several of whom still regularly speak at the Dallas Holocaust Museum to bear witness to the Holocaust. Other survivors visit schools and churches to tell their stories. Their lives continue to serve as beacons for hope.

Individual tickets are $350 (limited availability). Table prices begin at $3,500. For further information, please contact Development Director Kim Overs at 214-741-7500.

A Conversation with Nolan Ryan

A Conversation with Nolan Ryan

benefiting Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America

May 24, 2012

Fairmont Hotel
Reception 6:30 pm

Dinner 7:00 pm

Attire: Business Casual

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The Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon

On Tuesday, February 28, Shelle Sills and Neiman Marcus Downtown hosted the congratulatory reception to celebrate the announcement of Karen Jones and Lori Jones as the 2012 Honorary Chairmen of the 20th Annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon scheduled for April 30 at The Fairmont Hotel.

Luncheon Co-Chairs, Mary Lee Cox and Therese Rourk, revealed the theme of this year's event, "Remembering the Past...Looking to the Future." For 20 years, The Salvation Army Doing the Most Good With Your Clothes Fashion Show has given over $5 million to the Salvation Army programs. "Margot Perot's vision twenty years ago continues to thrive as philanthropic women donate their couture clothing to create a fabulous runway show and the very popular Chic Boutique," said Mary Lee Cox, Co-Chairman of the event.

Therese Rourk, Luncheon Co-Chair, Lori Jones and Karen Jones, Honorary Chairmen, and Mary Lee Cox, Luncheon Co-Chair 

From Chanel handbags to couture suits, the gently worn or never worn clothes and accessories donated by the Metroplex's best dressed make this fashion event produced by Jan Strimple Productions a annual not-to-miss spring fashion favorite.

The Salvation Army Woman's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon

"Remembering the Past...Looking to the Future"

Monday, April 30, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m.

The Fairmont Hotel

 

11:30am Runway Show produced by Jan Strimple

2:00pm Runway Collection and Silent Auctions Close

3:00pm Chic boutique closes

Attire: Fashionably Chic

Tickets start at $150 each. 

Co-Chairs: Co-Chairs: Mary Lee Cox and Therese Rourk

Honorary Chairs: Karen Jones and Lori Jones

Underwriting Chairs: Faye Gould and Marilyn Klepak

All donated items not purchased at the luncheon will be on sale at

The WEARhouse Sale

May 2 & 3, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 Christmas/Disaster Warehouse (9216 Harry Hines Blvd.)

Open to the Public. No charge to enter.

 

Reservations: Tina Trejo│214.637.8256│dfw_auxiliary@uss.salvationarmy.org

Clothing Donations: Paula Guthrie│972.380-9929│pguthrie@bodaciousboutique.com

Kids Just Wanna Have Fun

Friedman & Feiger is proud to present "Kids Just Wanna Have Fun," an evening celebrating and benefiting Children's Medical Center.

Held Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. in the Regency Ballroom at The Fairmont Hotel, the event includes fun-filled games and auctions, as well as a performance by Grammy Award Winner Cyndi Lauper.

Individual tickets are $300. Please e-mail Janelle Friedman at JFriedman@fflawoffice.com for more information or to purchase tickets. Click here to view sponsorship opportunities.