The Family Place's Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon VIP reception at the Hilton Anatole's Wedgwood Room was abuzzing with three stars on Friday, October 4. It was no wonder with keynote speaker Justin Baldoni against the sponsors board, with guests lined up for a photo opp. Despite his killer good looks, it was his charismatic personality that drew guests like a magnet … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Celebrated Inspirational Women And Stressed Changing Minds
Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Texas Trailblazer Patron Party Was A Full Court Press With Luncheon Heavy Hitters
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 … [Read more...] about Texas Trailblazer Patron Party Was A Full Court Press With Luncheon Heavy Hitters
Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
The Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon benefiting The Family Place at the Hilton Anatole Dallas on Tuesday, October 10, provided a varied and entertaining program for its 700 guests. But the domestic-violence shelter's VIP reception and meet-and-greet with actress and keynote speaker Brooke Shields that preceded the luncheon was pretty fascinating, too. Clad in a long red … [Read more...] about Actress Brooke Shields Stars At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazers Awards Luncheon
JUST IN: Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers To Receive Texas Trailblazer Award
This year’s 27th Annual Texas Trailblazer Awardee has just been revealed. The Family Place fundraiser’s Luncheon Co-Chairs Lindsay Jacaman and Holly Krug have announced a whole herd of honorees with Mary Kay Inc. CEO Ryan Rogers receiving the 2023 Texas Trailblazer Award. In addition to heading up the 60-year-old, Dallas-based skin care and cosmetics empire launched … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Mary Kay CEO Ryan Rogers To Receive Texas Trailblazer Award
JUST IN: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Award
Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is taking her victory lap before stepping down from 30 years of representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas. The latest accolade for her is the 2023 Texas Trailblazer Award, which will be presented at The Family Place fundraising luncheon on Friday, September 23, at the Omni Dallas Hotel. According to The Family Place CEO Mimi … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Award
2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
The word “genuine” is defined as "free from pretense, affectation, or hypocrisy; sincere." If someone was trying to put a face to that definition, it would be 55-year-old actress Laura Linney. And that’s what nearly 800 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon guests learned on Friday, October 4, at the Omni Dallas Hotel to benefit The Family Place. And it seemed so right to have a … [Read more...] about 2019 Texas Trailblazers Luncheon Showcased Empowered Women With Area CEOs And Actress Laura Linney
JUST IN: 2019 Texas Trailblazer Awardees And Speaker Revealed To “Celebrate The Year Of Women’s Empowerment
2019 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Marjon Henderson, Marisa Howard and Samantha Wortley have just made it official who will be on stage on Friday, October 4, for The Family Place benefit. The keynote speaker will be award-winning actress/producer Laura Linney, who has established quite a reputation on both big and small screens, as well as Broadway and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Texas Trailblazer Awardees And Speaker Revealed To “Celebrate The Year Of Women’s Empowerment
JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
Two former Cattle Baron’s Ball chairs are partnering up to co-chair The Family Place’s 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon. The two are Amy Turner, who chaired CBB in 2005, and Sunie Solmon, who just finished up last year’s CBB. According to The Family Place CEO Paige Flink, “We are so honored to have Amy and Sunie spearheading this year’s Texas Trailblazer … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Sunie Solomon And Amy Turner To Co-Chair 2018 Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
JUST IN: Lynn McBee To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Of The Year Award In October
The first weekend in October is going to have Lynn McBee busier than an Office Depot clerk on the first day of school. It was already announced that she was going to be the honorary chair for the Inaugural Jade Ball Gala benefiting the Crow Collection of Asian Art at the Belo Mansion on Saturday, October 7. Now Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon Co-Chairs Kristen Sanger and … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Lynn McBee To Receive The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Of The Year Award In October
After Charming Texas Trailblazer Awards Patrons, Keynote Speaker Ronan Farrow Did Neighborhood Services With Paige Flink
Mondays are supposed to be quiet. It’s a day of the fundraising week when peeps and organizations can rest up and catch their collective breaths. But with the final quarter of 2016 in place, no day is safe. Want proof? How about Monday, October 3? Second Thought kicked off its State of Mind fundraising at Caroline and Jim Manning’s home. Underwriting Chair Nick Even reported … [Read more...] about After Charming Texas Trailblazer Awards Patrons, Keynote Speaker Ronan Farrow Did Neighborhood Services With Paige Flink
JUST IN: A Million-Dollar Challenge Was Just Served Up At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon
One of the ultimate great dishes served up at a fundraising luncheon is a big buckaroo challenge. And that’s what just happened at The Family Place’s 21st Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon in the Hilton Anatole’s Chantilly Ballroom. Highland Capital Management’s Co-Founder/President James Dondero just announced that “the firm has awarded a $1-million challenge grant to help … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Million-Dollar Challenge Was Just Served Up At The Family Place’s Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon