The purpose of the award is to recognize family and consumer science professionals, community leaders, and family volunteers who through their work provide a valuable list and voice to families.
2002 Janet Butler & Harriet Griggs
2003 Barbara Stewart & Nancy Fain
2004 Donna Culliton
2005 Kathy Volanty & Kimberly Clark
2008 Kimberly Clark
2012 Sara “Cookie” Stokes & Jymann Davis
2013 Judge Peter Sakai
2014 Attitudes and Attire
2015 Dennis Culiane, CEO of East Texas Food Bank
2017 Julie and Stephen York, Upshur County “Sit-a-Spell” Coalition
2018 Carlo Capua, Z’s Cafe
2020 Breaking Bread, Breaking Borders
2020 Spread the Warmth-Christine Nicolette-Gonzalez
2024 Pat Smith, Serve Denton
2024 Terry Wilson-Gray, The Bridge Network
2024 Reverend Davidson Sutherland, Bonton Farms
2025-Michael Garret, Trusted World, Kristina Rivas, Ground Floor Collective, Jeanne Burgess, Camp Agape