On the eve of The Family Place‘s 2024 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon, the patron party at Bunny and Harold Ginsburg’s home was a gathering that included the keynoter/actor/producer Justin Baldoni, Event Co-Chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon, Honorary Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, The Family Place CEO Tiffany Tate, retired Family Place CEO Paige Flink with husband Randy Flink, Paige Flink Icon Award Jamie Williams, Jo and Joe Goyne, Brooke and Paul Guerrero , Mary Bowman Campbell, Emily Maduro, Michelle Goolsby, Carol Seay, Tre’ Black, Natalie Nanasi, Ana and Jim Yoder, Claire Morris and Rose Futterknecht and Pat Faubion. Here’s a report from the field:
Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon co-chairs Lauren Black, Nakita Johnson, Clarisa Lindenmeyer and Lauren McKinnon, Honorary Co-Chair Lindsay Billingsley, along with hosts Bunny and Harold Ginsburg, welcomed over 50 top luncheon sponsors and supporters to a reception held in their honor on Thursday, October 3, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, partygoers mingled while enjoying cocktails and savory bites as they awaited the arrival of luncheon featured speaker Justin Baldoni, celebrated actor and director of the blockbuster “It Ends With Us” and esteemed author and advocate for undefining masculinity.
When Baldoni arrived, he graciously greeted, chatted and posed for photos with each guest. Tate gathered the crowd to thank everyone for attending and for their support of the next day’s Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. She also extended her thanks to the Ginsburgs for hosting and to the co-chairs and honorary chairs for their hard work in ensuring the luncheon’s success. Additionally, Tiffany congratulated Jamie Williams as the inaugural recipient of the Paige Flink Icon Award. And lastly, she sincerely thanked Baldoni for serving as the featured speaker for the luncheon, which helps raise important funds for The Family Place – Texas’ largest service agency dedicated to eradicating family violence, celebrating its 46th year.
* Photo credit: Celeste Cass