Dallas History Makers
Awards for Excellence Luncheon
The Dallas Historical Society is thrilled to announce the Dallas History Makers luncheon, formerly the Awards for Excellence. The Dallas Historical Society is kicking off its second century with a new awards luncheon logo and name while continuing to honor its traditions and the Dallas History Makers of today.
Since 1981, outstanding individuals and organizations are selected for this honor from nominations solicited from the Dallas community. The recipients are chosen for their contribution to the quality of life in Dallas in ten categories – Arts Leadership, Business, Creative Arts, Education, Health/Sciences, Humanities/History, Philanthropy, Sports Leadership, Volunteer Community Leadership or for the special Jubilee History Maker Award.
2025 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
DALLAS HISTORY MAKERS 2024 RECIPIENTS
Richard McKay
Honored for creating an innovative arts organization that has resulted in hundreds of jobs for musicians and other performing artists.
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.
2024 Dallas History Makers Host Committee
Michael Ablon
Carol & Taylor Armstrong, Jr.
Kathy Bishop
Marla & Mike Boone
Mary Brinegar
Louise Caldwell
Shannon Wilson Callewart
Helen and John Carona
Cheryl & Stephen Coke
Richard H. Collins
Susan & John Cuellar
Joan Davidow & Stuart Glass
Levi Davis
Stephanie & Tom Dees III
Sally and Tom Dunning
Alina and Ruben Esquivel
Sam and Scott Goldstein
Mona and Bill Graue
Carol Fraser Hall
Mike Higgins and Tracey McClain
Sunhee Hong and Sherwood Brown
Johnnie and Dr. Delva J King
Veletta Forsythe Lill and John Lill
Nicola Longford
Lottye and Bobby Lyle
Pat and Clyde McCall
Sharon and Mike McCullough
Tori and Joe Mannes
Patricia B. Meadows
Verna G. Brown Mitchell
Ed Perrin
Carmen and Jaime Ramon
Gail and Richard Sachson
Carol Seay
Caro Stalcup
Gail Thomas
Lynn M. Vogt
Barbara Lord Watkins
Sandy Watson
Marilyn and Ben Weber
Kay and Peter Weeks
Marnie and Kern Wildenthal
Debbie and Robert Witte
Ann Whitley Wood