Microchip Cookies

Honored for being founded by two “Mompreneurs in America” according to the Katie Couric Show, the Microchip Cookie is the world’s smallest chocolate chip cookie and has become an international sensation.

Tomás Bustos

Honored for being a distinguished artist, educator, and mentor, Tomás Bustos founded the Fine Arts Sculpture Studio, nurturing emerging artists. In retirement he is involved in Masterpiece Relief for the Blind, which makes fine art accessible to the visually impaired through 3D relief sculptures.

Mary Pat Higgins

Honored for her dedication to education as the former Head and CFO of The Hockaday School and currently the President and CEO of The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, her devotion to education our community on civil rights, history, and social injustice is unparalleled.

Dr. Robert Fine

Honored for his commitment to palliative care for end-of-life patients and their families, through lectures and teaching. As the Director of Baylor Scott & White Health’s 18 supportive palliative teams he is an expert leader is this much neglected field.

Harryette Ehrhardt

Honored for her dedication to the preservation of historic structures and those whose stories helped build them, the staunch humanitarian is a symbol of how history can benefit our community.

Donna Wilhelm

Honored for her thoughtful and deliberate support of mental health, conservation and education efforts, her involvement with the Dallas Theater Center, KERA, NPR Foundation, DFW World Affair Council, and SMU Meadows Data Arts, to name a few, has enhanced their services and programing.

 Hoblitzelle Foundation

Honored for approving over 3,500 grants to Dallas and Texas’s non-profit community since 1942. The Foundation has supported institutions that provide social, cultural, educational, and medical services.

Founders Garden Club of Dallas

Honored for the restoration and historic preservation of the Aldredge House Museum Conservatory, which encourages educational outreach, partnerships with historic architecture and horticulture experts and volunteers, enabling the Conservatory to be an asset to the community.

Friends of the Katy Trail

Honored for a 25+ year commitment to transforming an abandoned 3.5-mile rail line that ran through the middle of Dallas into a flourishing outdoor amenity that offers Dallas a clean, safe, and beautiful trail. This public-private venture is a prime example of how such a partnership can benefit the citizens of Dallas. With millions of visits from the community each year the Katy Trail has become a recreational haven for Dallas.

Honored for their committment to the Dallas Historical Society for the
presentation and education of Texas history through innovative exhibitry using
cutting-edge technology.

David Lozano

Honored for his writing, directing, and producing original bilingual plays for the Latinx community in North Texas.

Dr. Remy Washington

Honored for her commitment to empowering urban students and families in North Texas through innovative curriculum, personalized support, and strategic partnerships.

Christopher Durovich

Honored for his tireless dedication to the health and welfare of the children of Dallas and beyond by his leadership of Children’s Health.

Remembering Black Dallas

Honored for their diligence in the preservation of African American history, artifacts, and culture of Dallas.

Katherine Power

Honored for her devotion to the preservation and maintenance of the Frankford Church and surrounding area of the Blackland Prairie.

Downtown Dallas Parks Conservancy

Honored for creating, nurturing and protecting Downtown Dallas neighborhood parks for all Dallas citizens to enjoy.

Rolando Blackman

Honored for his dedication to the advancement of Dallas’s underprivileged youth via the Assist Youth Foundation.

New Friends New Life

Honored for providing case management, counseling, economic empowerment, and educational support for victims of trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children.

Sam Coats

Honored for his decade’s long commitment to the City of Dallas through his volunteer efforts with City Boards and Commissions, non-profits, and civic organizations.

Honored for their committment to the Dallas Historical Society for the
presentation and education of Texas history through innovative exhibitry using
cutting-edge technology.