Tuesday the Dallas Historical Society presented its annual Award for Excellence at the Fairmont. Established in 1981 by then-president of the Society Lindalyn Adams, it was founded on the basis of —
An editorial statement on behalf of the Dallas Historical Society that the designated recipients are deserving of recognition for their generosity of spirit, civic leadership and ability to encourage community-wide participation in a particular phase of the growth of the city.
Recipients of the 2011 awards were:
- Arts Leadership (sponsored by Vin and Caren Prothro Foundation and Linda and Bill Custard) — Mark A. Roglán, Ph.D.
- Business (sponsored by Haynes and Boone, LLP and Ernst & Young) — Gail Warrior
- Creative Arts (sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Peter O’Donnell) — Frank D. Welch
- Education (sponsored by The Seay Foundation) — Gloria Hoffman Snyder
- Health/Science Medicine (sponsored by Baylor Health Care Systems) — William M. Lee, M.D.
- Health/Science Research (sponsored by Lyda Hill) — Dr. Sandi Bond Chapman
- Humanities (sponsored by Stephanie and Hunter Hunt) — Brent A. Brown
- Philanthropy (sponsored by The Al Hill Jr. Family) — Bobby Lyle
- Volunteer Community Leadership (sponsored by Diane and Hal Brierley) — Sara Martineau
In 1991 when Dallas celebrated its 150th anniversary, the DHS partnered with Thanksgiving Square Foundation to create the Jubilee History Maker Award for “those whose gifts of self have enhanced the quality of life in Dallas in more than one category of civic leadership.”
The 2011 Jubilee History Maker sponsored by A. H. Belo Corporation and Belo Corporation was presented to Allie Beth and Pierce Allman.
As the final award was being accepted by the ever-eloquent Pierce, flutes of champagne were distributed to the guests. A luncheon veteran stopped the newcomer from lifting the glass prematurely. She explained that it was the part of the annual A.C. Greene farewell toast in which Dallas- and Texas-born guests congratulate the rest of the guests on getting to Texas as soon as possible.
BTW, if you haven’t made it by the Hall of State to see “TEXAS!“, you’ve got until Sunday, December 4.