As part of its Centennial, the YWCA is honoring the following 100 women with the YWCA Centennial Award.

The women selected to receive the YWCA Centennial Award have made, or continue to make, meaningful and lasting contributions to Dallas in the 100 years from 1908 to 2008. The nominations came from the Dallas community, and the award recipients were chosen from 234 nominees. Through their hard work, passion, dedication and generosity, these legendary women have created and supported institutions, reforms and social services that have molded Dallas into the great city that it is today.
 

Ebby Halliday Acers Ebby Halliday Acers Ebby Halliday Acers founded one of the largest independently-owned real estate firms in the world. She was also a founding member of the Women’s Museum and the first woman president of the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Her real estate and community achievements have been acknowledged through numerous honors including induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame and the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.	Caroline Rose Hunt Caroline Rose Hunt Caroline Rose Hunt is an accomplished businesswoman and community leader. As the founder and honorary chairman of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, she has defined the ultra-luxury hotel. She also serves in leadership roles for numerous local and national organizations including the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the National Museum of Women in the Arts. She has received many honors for her contributions to the community, including the United Way Alexis de Tocqueville Award and the Arts Patronage Award from the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Lindalyn Bennett Adams Lindalyn Bennett Adams Lindalyn Bennett Adams has been a leader in historic preservation in Dallas County. She was instrumental in the creation of the Sixth Floor Museum at the Texas School Book Depository, now a worldwide tourist destination. She was a recipient of the Linz Award for her tireless work to ensure the historical recognition of locations, events and people throughout the community.	Helen LaKelly Hunt Helen LaKelly Hunt Helen LaKelly Hunt is a leading organizer and supporter of foundations that work to improve the plight of women. She is the founder of the Dallas Women’s Foundation and author of Faith and Feminism: A Holy Alliance.
Elaine Agather Elaine Agather Elaine Agather is chairman and CEO of Chase Bank-Dallas and former chairman of the Dallas Citizens Council. Agather is committed to promoting arts in the DFW area and is on the advisory board of the National Cowgirl Museum, Performing Arts Ft. Worth and Bass Performance Hall. In 2001 she received the Women of Excellence Award from Women’s Enterprise Magazine, and in 2002 she received the Maura Award.	Kay Bailey Hutchison Kay Bailey Hutchison Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has consistently worked to improve the Dallas community through legislation and philanthropic efforts. She has served on numerous boards including the Parkland Hospital Board of Trustees and the advisory council of the School of Social Sciences at UT Dallas. She was named one of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes Magazine in 2005.
Ruth Sharp Altshuler Ruth Sharp Altshuler Ruth Sharp Altshuler is a philanthropist who has pioneered women’s leadership in social services, healthcare, education and the arts. She was the first woman chair of the Southern Methodist University board of trustees and the first woman board member of the United Way of America. Altshuler has been greatly honored for her commitment to public service and received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award for Voluntarism from the United Way of America.	Barbara Minor James Barbara Minor James Barbara Minor James’ commitment to expanding women’s equality in the workplace is commendable. She believed that women should not be limited to the traditionally accepted roles, nor should they accept anything less than equality their professional pursuits. Through her position as the first African American president of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas, she mentored countless women and established leadership training for young women in local communities.
Pearl C. Anderson† Pearl C. Anderson Pearl C. Anderson was a well-known philanthropist whose generosity paved the way for some of today’s largest philanthropic funds. In 1955, she donated a parcel of land in downtown Dallas that was valued at $350,000 to the Dallas Community Chest Trust Fund, a forerunner to the United Way. Her volunteer work and generosity helped strengthen the city’s commitment to supporting programs and institutions to assist less fortunate residents. DISD named Pearl C. Anderson Learning Center in honor of Anderson’s tireless work.	Mary Ellen “Mitch” Jericho Mary Ellen “Mitch” Jericho Mary Ellen “Mitch” Jericho is a role model for her peers. She co-founded Big Thought and has served on more than 20 boards both locally and nationally. Now in its 20th year, Big Thought facilitates more than half a million arts education experiences for students around North Texas each year.
Mary Kay Ash† Mary Kay Ash Mary Kay Ash founded the multi-billion dollar global cosmetics company Mary Kay Cosmetics in 1963. In 1996 she organized the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation to raise awareness and funds to support cancer research and community programs that address domestic violence. Ash achieved considerable recognition for her commitment to philanthropy and social reform. In 2003 Baylor University named Ash the Greatest Female Entrepreneur in American History.	Eddie Bernice Johnson Eddie Bernice Johnson Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is a champion in the fight against discrimination. She was also the first African American woman to be elected to the Texas House of Representatives and the first African American ever to represent Dallas in the Texas State Senate. She also sponsors many community events to improve the lives of Dallas youths.
Ella Mae Campbell Bailey† Ella Mae Campbell Bailey Ella Mae Campbell Bailey touched many lives as an educator, church worker and civic volunteer who dedicated herself to improving the Dallas community. A longtime teacher, Bailey also served as board president of YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas and was also an active member of the Jail Chaplaincy Committee, Church Women United and Women’s Council of Dallas County. Bailey received numerous awards for her life of service. She inspired her children and grandchildren to follow her philosophy that volunteerism was not just nice, but necessary to make Dallas a better place.	Erin Bain Jones† Erin Bain Jones Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 1991.0055. Dr. Erin Bain Jones spent her life empowering others to pursue higher education and achieve greater heights. She was involved with the Friends of Libraries organization, co-founding and serving as the first president of the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. The Dallas Women’s Club’s Erin Bain Jones Scholarship fund is named in her honor. She was also recognized as a Distinguished Alumna by SMU.
Emy Lou Baldridge & Mimi Huey* Emy Lou Baldridge & Mimi Huey Emy Lou Baldridge and Mimi Huey founded Community Partners of Dallas and Greater Texas Community Partners, two private non-profit organizations that have provided critical resources for more than 300,000 abused and neglected children under the care of Child Protective Services. Both programs have expanded into cities across the state thanks to their commitment to public service.	Margo Jones† Margo Jones The “Texas Tornado,” Margo Jones, was a visionary director and active member of the Dallas theater community. She played crucial roles in the careers of playwrights such as Tennessee Williams and others. Her vision gave rise to many productions that would not have been possible without her influence.
Colleen Barrett Colleen Barrett As president of Southwest Airlines, Colleen Barrett has earned more than 30 awards and honors for excellence in business including the Most Powerful Women in Travel and Outstanding Women in Aviation. She still finds time to serve on boards for several organizations including the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Dallas Inc. and JCPenney Co.	Karen Katz Karen Katz Karen Katz is an inspiration for all women in business and the retail industry. She is the president and CEO of Neiman Marcus and a devoted philanthropist. She serves on the board of several organizations including the Dallas Theater Center and Bryan’s House.
Dolores Barzune Dolores Barzune Former music an arts teacher, Dolores Barzune now spends her time promoting arts awareness and education. She is the former chair of the Cultural Affairs Commission for the City of Dallas and co-chair of the Centennial Celebration for the Dallas Symphony. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the 2001 Linz Award.	Sadie Lefkowitz† Sadie Lefkowitz Without the help and guidance of Sadie Lefkowitz, the Visiting Nurse Association would not exist today. She served as its first president and set the tone of no discrimination. Her legacy lives through the Sadie Lefkowitz Memorial Fund, established to provide care to patients without other resources to cover medical visits.
Sylvia “Syl” Benenson Sylvia “Syl” Benenson Sylvia “Syl” Benenson is a philanthropist and ardent community volunteer. In addition to helping found Dallas CASA, she has served on several boards including the Women’s Council of Dallas County, the National Council of Jewish Women and the Volunteer Center. Benenson has received several honorable recognitions for her community involvement including the Children’s Champion Award from Dallas for Children and the Award for Distinguished Service from the Women’s Council of Dallas County.	Willie Newbury Lewis† Willie Newbury Lewis Willie Newbury Lewis pushed for changes at a time when women were often precluded from involvement in social reform. She founded the Women’s Council of Dallas County, an organization that helped establish the Dallas County Crime Lab and the Dallas Meals on Wheels program.
Jan Hart Black Jan Hart Black Jan Hart Black has a well-documented record of breaking the “glass ceiling.” She currently serves as president of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce and is the first woman to hold this position. She was also the first woman to hold several of her previous positions, including city controller, director of budget and research and city manager. Black is actively involved in community leadership through organizations such as the SMU Cox Business School Executive Board, State Fair Board, and Executive Women of Dallas.	Maria Luna† Maria Luna Maria Luna was the founder of the Luna Tortilla factory. She guided the business from a small in-home shop to the large tortilla vendor that it is today. She was also an avid supporter of Our Lady of Guadalupe church.
Lillian Moore Bradshaw Lillian Moore Bradshaw Lillian Moore Bradshaw was the first woman to direct a major library system in the United States. During the 22 years she served as director of the Dallas Public Library, Bradshaw turned what was once famously described as the “world’s worst library” into a system of libraries that now offers the public free access to 4.6 million books and other items at 26 locations in the Dallas area.	Nonie Boren Mahoney† Nonie Boren Mahoney Nonie Boren Mahoney led the women’s suffrage movement in Dallas. She was a president of the Dallas Equal Suffrage Association and the first president of the Dallas League of Women Voters. Mahoney rallied the women of Dallas and collected 10,000 signatures to help convince Senator Barry Miller to vote in favor of giving women the right to vote.
Jimmie Tyler Brashear† Jimmie Tyler Brashear Jimmie Tyler Brashear was one of the first African American administrators employed by the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and was the only African American female instructional supervisor in Texas for many years. In 1997 she was awarded the “Outstanding Texan Award” by the Texas State Senate, and in fall 2006 DISD paid her a high tribute by building Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary School.	Anita N. Martinez Anita N. Martinez Anita N. Martinez is a champion of her community. Through her organization, Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, she helps Hispanic youth learn their culture though the performing arts. The first Hispanic person to serve on the Dallas City Council, Martinez fought hard for improvements in West Dallas. Her efforts have earned her a spot as one of the 100 Most Influential Texas Women of the 20th Century, as reported by the Dallas Morning News.
Becky Bright Becky Bright Becky Bright is a member of the executive committee of the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. She has helped United Way make a focused transition to ensure that its efforts create true improvement and change in the community rather than merely raising and distributing money. In 2002 United Way honored her efforts with the J. Erik Jonsson award for volunteer service.	Margaret McDermott Margaret McDermott Margaret McDermott has been a lifelong leader in the Dallas community. She was instrumental in starting the Dallas Community College District to facilitate higher education for a wide population and was also the first woman to serve on the Dallas community college board. In recognition of her efforts to improve life in Dallas, SMU awarded her an Honorary Doctor of Arts in 1976. The performance hall at Winspear Opera House has been named in her honor.
Mary Metta Brinegar Mary Metta Brinegar Mary Metta Brinegar has dedicated her entire career to improving the quality of life for members of the Dallas community and developing avenues for culture in the city. Most recently, Brinegar has built the Dallas Arboretum into a nationally recognized leader in the research and development of botanical gardens. In 1986 she was named in the Fourth Edition of the Directory of Distinguished Americans, and in 2004 she was selected to be in the Woodrow Wilson High School Hall of Fame.	Mamie Abernathy McKnight Mamie Abernathy McKnight Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, A2006.0010. Dr. Mamie Abernathy McKnight was a leader in the preservation efforts of Dallas. She served as the chairwoman of the Dallas Landmark Commission and was appointed by then-Governor George W. Bush to the prestigious Texas Historical Commission. She also founded Black Dallas Remembered and is a director of the Juanita Craft Civil Rights House.
Maureen Connolly Brinker† Maureen Connolly Brinker Maureen Connolly Brinker was a three-time Wimbledon winner and the first woman to win the Grand Slam of tennis. In 1968 Brinker was elected to the National Lawn Tennis Hall of Fame and also co-founded the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation to promote her beloved game of tennis in Dallas. The foundation continues its mission of encouraging young women to join the game of tennis and hosts tournaments throughout the United States to promote friendly competition.	Patricia B. Meadows Patricia B. Meadows Patricia Meadows is a prominent member of the Dallas arts community. Her interest in providing a means for women to showcase their talents led her to co-found the Dallas Visual Art Center (now the Dallas Center for Contemporary Art) and to open Art Connections.
Nancy Brinker Nancy Brinker Nancy Brinker is the founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and is known worldwide as the leader of the global movement to cure breast cancer. She has successfully broken the silence surrounding breast cancer and has raised awareness of the pain, fear and hopelessness that women suffer when diagnosed. Brinker currently serves the nation as Chief of Protocol and has received considerable recognition for her work including the Champions of Excellence Award presented by the Centers for Disease Control.	Ruth Allen Mewhinney Ruth Allen Mewhinney Dr. Ruth Allen Mewhinney is arguably one of the most influential pediatricians in the Dallas area. Her impact on the medical community is felt through her membership in several organizations including the Dallas County Medical Society and Texas Medical Society. She is also extensively involved in community service through such organizations as the Junior League of Dallas and the Chemical Awareness Council.
Doris Budner† & Thelma Vogel†* Doris Budner & Thelma Vogel Doris Budner and Thelma Vogel devoted their lives to helping the less fortunate. They are perhaps best known for uniting the Jewish community to form the Dallas Jewish Coalition for the Homeless, whose childcare program is now known as the Vogel Alcove. Since its inception in 1987, the Vogel Alcove has grown from a tiny program serving 11 children to an exemplary national model serving more than 100 children a day.	Harriet Miers Harriet Miers Harriet Miers is an accomplished political leader and respected attorney. She served as White House Council for President Bush and was nominated as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She is counted among the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America by the National Law Journal.
Laura W. Bush Laura W. Bush Laura Bush is actively involved in issues of national and global concern, with an emphasis on education, health care, and human rights. As Honorary Ambassador for the UN Literacy Decade, she hosted the first-ever White House Conference on Global Literacy in 2006 to encourage international cooperation to build free societies through literacy. Also in 2006, President and Mrs. Bush hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Malaria to raise awareness of malaria and mobilize efforts to save millions of lives in Africa. Mrs. Bush is determined to do what she can to help young people of every age make the most of their potential. As the leader of President Bush’s Helping America’s Youth initiative, she listens to the concerns of young people throughout the country and at regional conferences and spreads the word about programs that are succeeding in changing young lives for the better. Passionate about reading, she joined with the Library of Congress in 2001 to launch the first National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. In it’s seventh year, the 2007 National Book Festival drew more than 120,000 book-lovers from across the nation. She supports campaigns for breast cancer and heart disease awareness by educating women about their risks and emphasizing the importance of healthy eating, exercise, and preventive screenings. As First Lady of Texas, Mrs. Bush emphasized the importance of reading, especially for young children. In 1996, she helped organize the first Texas Book Festival, now held annually, to raise funds for Texas libraries. In 1998, she launched an initiative to help parents and caregivers prepare children to begin school ready to learn. Mrs. Bush also worked to establish the Texas Adopt-A-Caseworker program and to create Rainbow Rooms throughout the state, providing abused and neglected children with necessities such as clothing and diapers. Mrs. Bush received her bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and master’s degree in library science from the University of Texas at Austin.	Geraldine “Tincy” Miller Geraldine “Tincy” Miller Geraldine “Tincy” Miller is truly committed to improving the lives of Dallas residents. As an active member of the Texas State Board of Education and LIFT, she has tirelessly fought to improve the literacy rate and offer new reading programs to the community. She is also very active with organizations dedicated to healthcare and the arts.
Angie Chen Button Angie Chen Button Angie Chen Button is the marketing manager for Texas Instruments and represents the city of Garland on the DART Board of Directors. Button has also contributed her time and leadership experience to the community as a member of the boards of the United Way, Women’s Center of Dallas, and Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau. In 2006 she received the Profile in Leadership Award and the Maura Award from SMU for making a significant contribution to the lives of women and girls.	Juanita Lewis Miller† Juanita Lewis Miller Juanita Lewis Miller was a prominent leader in the Dallas arts community. Credited with changing the cultural landscape of Dallas, she founded the Dallas Civic Opera (now the Dallas Opera). She was also a founder of the Dallas Theater Center and the founder of the Texas Association of Symphony Orchestras. Miller was a recipient of several prestigious awards including the Flora Award and the TACA Silver Cup Award.
Sara Isadore Callaway† Sara Isadore Callaway Sara Isadore Callaway was the first woman editor for the Dallas Morning News and was read widely by women across Texas under the pen name Pauline Periwinkle. She used her authorship to urge men and women to improve the lives of children and women in Dallas and across the state. Callaway’s columns preserved a record of women’s work in Texas and survive today as the most detailed record of the issues and debates that surrounded the Texas women’s clubs between 1893 and 1913.	Liz Minyard Liz Minyard Liz Minyard has been a leader for women in business. Former co-chair and co-CEO of Minyard Food Stores, Minyard was also the first woman to chair the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce. She has additionally been active in community service, helping to found the North Texas Food Bank and supporting the United Way and Dallas Urban League. She is a former recipient of the United Way’s J. Erik Jonsson Award.
Adelfa Callejo Adelfa Callejo Adelfa Callejo has dedicated more than 40 years of service to the community as an attorney, becoming a role model for Hispanic women along the way. She has represented Hispanics in the areas of criminal justice, immigration and civil rights and served on the boards of several local organizations, in many cases as their first Mexican-American director. Callejo has received numerous awards for her service, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from SMU’s Dedman School of Law and the Spirit of Excellence Award from the American Bar Association.	Regina Montoya Regina Montoya Currently serving as CEO of New Alliance America, Regina Montoya has previously worked as an educator, commentator, business consultant, chairperson, representative to the General Assembly of the United Nations, and presidential aid. Montoya was also one of the first Latinas to earn partnership in a major law firm in the nation. She served as the volunteer national president of Girls Incorporated and is currently a member of the board of directors of its Dallas affiliate. She was noted among the 100 Most Influential Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine in 1999.
Sis Carr Sis Carr Sis Carr has devoted much of her time and effort to developing the arts community in Dallas. Carr has chaired numerous galas and boards, founded several arts organizations and raised significant funds out of her strong desire for Dallas to support a thriving arts community. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Dallas Opera and the Texas Ballet Theater have all been beneficiaries of her tireless work. Carr has also consistently arranged for area schools to attend performances throughout the city to educate the children in the arts.	Maria Carreon Moreno† Maria Carreon Moreno Maria Moreno was a leader in her community, addressing the education and healthcare needs of Little Mexico. In conjunction with the Dallas Methodist District, she started a kindergarten for Mexican-American children, while also teaching their parents to read and write. She served as a translator at medical appointments of area residents and worked with city health officials to offer free immunizations. She was honored by the Exchange Club of Dallas as the first name to be penned in its Book of Golden Deeds.
Mabel Peters Caruth† Mabel Peters Caruth Portrait courtesy of Everett Raymond Kinstler. Mabel Peters Caruth was a member of a legendary Dallas family whose farm covered thousands of acres of Dallas' most valuable real estate. The Caruth family donated 520 acres of land on which Southern Methodist University was built. Caruth continued the family's long history of philanthropy by donating $34 million for the development of a new headquarters for the Communities Foundation of Texas. Caruth chose not to seek publicity for herself, but instead worked to define her personal legacy in terms of the family's generous past and her own commitment to the city's future needs.	Patsy Nasher† Patsy Nasher Patsy Nasher and her husband Raymond created one of the world’s leading collections of modern sculpture. Her strong interest in art and wise investments in emerging artists have given Dallas access to a priceless display of sculpture – the Nasher Sculpture Center downtown.
Vivian Castleberry Vivian Castleberry Vivian Castleberry is best known for being a pioneer in the world of women’s journalism. She has won multiple professional journalism awards and was one of the first women in the country to be appointed to a newspaper’s editorial board when she joined the editorial board of The Dallas Times Herald. Castleberry’s volunteer work includes helping found the Dallas Women’s Foundation and the Family Place, among many others. She also co-chaired the Women’s Peace Initiative in Dallas.	Carrie Marcus Neiman† Carrie Marcus Neiman A woman of impeccable taste, Carrie Marcus Neiman was one of the founding partners of Neiman Marcus. Her uncompromising demand for quality and awareness of trends earned her a reputation as a fashion authority of the time. Much of her personal wardrobe eventually served as the basis of the Dallas Museum of Fashion.
Rita Crocker Clements Rita Crocker Clements Rita Crocker Clements received gubernatorial appointments to the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System in 1996 and again in 2001. Clements serves as the vice chair for the board and has also served as a director of Bank One, La Quinta Motor Inns and the Dr. Pepper Company. Clements has also been active in political committees and campaigns at the local, state and national levels. She was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1996.	Lucy Phelps Patterson† Lucy Phelps Patterson Lucy Phelps Patterson was a leader in the social work field, founding the North Texas Association of Black Social Workers. She was also a charter member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy of Certified Social Workers, and the Texas Faculty Association. Ever the pioneer, Patterson was also the first African American woman to serve on the Dallas City Council.
Sarah Horton Cockrell† Sarah Horton Cockrell Courtesy Dallas Historical Society. Used by permission. Sarah Horton Cockrell was arguably the most influential businesswoman in Dallas during the 19th century. In 1860, the Texas Legislature granted Cockrell a charter to build an iron suspension bridge across the Trinity River, and when the bridge opened in 1972, it became one of her most significant contributions to the economic life of Dallas. Before her death, Cockrell had become a key player in Dallas’s major commercial flour industry and had come to own approximately one-quarter of downtown Dallas.	Sheron Patterson Sheron Patterson Dr. Sheron Patterson has championed healthy relationships through Christian values throughout her life. Her advice and guidance is broadcast across the country. She is a leader both in her church, Highland Hills United Methodist, and in the Dallas community at-large. Her efforts have been rewarded by a place of honor in the National Women’s Museum and the Elite News Religious Hall of Fame Museum.
Constance Stathakos Condos† Constance Stathakos Condoss Constance Stathakos Condos dedicated the last 30 years of her brief but momentous life to public service, focusing on the needs of Dallas children and serving on the boards of several community service groups. Condos received important recognition during her lifetime and received four of the major service awards given during her time – the Zonta, the Arete, the University of Dallas’s Athena Award and the 1963 Linz Award.	Rena Pederson Rena Pederson Rena Pederson served as editorial page editor for the Dallas Morning News for 16 years and is the author of two books. Pederson is an active civic volunteer and involved with the Dallas Junior League, the Dallas Museum of Natural History and the Crow Museum of Asian Art. She is a previous finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and has received numerous other awards including the Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Award. Pederson has been featured on CNN, The Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America.
Juanita Shanks Craft† Juanita Shanks Craftft Juanita Shanks Craft was a civil rights pioneer and member of the Dallas City Council. Craft successfully battled for integration at several North Texas schools and was a leader in the Texas NAACP. Craft also served two terms on the Dallas City Council and was given many awards for her efforts, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award.	Margot Perot Margot Perot Margot Perot is a lifelong volunteer and renowned philanthropist. She is a major supporter of the Dallas Arts District and also supports healthcare, educational programs and facilities. The Margot Perot Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas is named in her honor. Perot is a life member and past chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board of Dallas County. She has received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award from the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas and the William Booth and Evangeline Booth Awards from the Salvation Army.
Margaret Crow Margaret Crow Margaret Crow has a long history of community involvement, particularly with the arts and education. In addition to being co-founder of the Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art Museum, Crow is a member of the executive committee of the University of Texas System Chancellor’s Council and a Life Trustee of the Hockaday School Board of Trustees.	Jeanne Johnson Phillips Jeanne Johnson Phillips An accomplished political leader, Ambassador Jeanne Johnson Phillips was appointed by President Bush as the U.S. Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. She is also extensively involved in the Dallas community, serving on boards such as the M. D. Anderson Board of Visitors and the Associate Board of the Cox School of Business at SMU.
Mary Carter Crowley† Mary Carter Crowley Mary Crowley is an inspiration for all business women and cancer survivors. She built a multimillion-dollar corporation and after being diagnosed with cancer and seeing the lack of treatment options, she took an active role in finding alternatives. Her memory is perpetuated today through the Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center, which helps countless cancer patients find alternative therapies each year.	Louise Raggio Louise Raggio Louise Raggio is truly a pioneer for all women in law today. She entered the field when it was not welcoming to female attorneys and went on to become one of the nation’s most respected family attorneys. She was instrumental in the passage of the Texas Marital Property Act, rewriting the family code to allow women to have control over their own property. Raggio was also a charter member of The Dallas Forum, a director of the Texas State Bar Association, and a fellow of the American Bar Association.
Lee Cullum Lee Cullum Lee Cullum has been a prominent member of the Dallas broadcasting community for more than 35 years. She has been a frequent commentator on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and a political analyst for the CBS affiliate in North Texas. She currently hosts KERA’s news show “CEO” and is working on a biography of Dorothy Day. She is the recipient of the J. B. Marryat Award and the C. E. Shuford Award.	Delia Reyes Delia Reyes Delia Reyes is the first and only woman to have served as chairman of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She is also one of only a dozen Hispanic women in the country to have served on the board of a Fortune 500 company. Confirming her business prowess, Hispanic Business Magazine considers her one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in the country.
Linda Pitts Custard Linda Pitts Custard Linda Pitts Custard is a philanthropist whose influence and achievements in education, social services and the arts have greatly improved the quality of life for Dallas residents. Custard is currently chairs the executive board of the Southern Methodist University Meadows School of the Arts and was the first woman to chair the board of the Community Council of Greater Dallas. She has received several honorable awards for her work including TACA’s Silver Cup Award and the Susan G. Komen Foundation Founders Award.	Deedie Rose Deedie Rose Deedie Rose is a founding board member of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts and a past president of the board of the Dallas Museum of Art. Her contributions to the Dallas community have been honored by awards such as the Anti-Defamation League’s Humanitarian Award and TACA’s Silver Cup.
Beulah Dailey Beulah Dailey Rev. Beulah Dailey has worked with Dallas’ homeless and indigent for 35 years and currently serves as director of the Austin Street Centre, a homeless shelter in Dallas. Over the past eight years, Rev. Dailey has built on her experience in working with the homeless by expanding the Austin Street Centre into a “care campus” that includes a substance abuse facility, playground and freestanding chapel. The Austin Street Centre is without debt, and Rev. Dailey continues to raise the yearly $1.3 million required to operate the care campus.	Mary Louise Rowand Mary Louise Rowand As one of Dallas’ first fully-ordained ministers, Mary Louise Rowand was a role model for women in the church. She was also a president of the national Christian Women’s Fellowship and Dallas Church Women United. Through these organizations, she was able to travel and speak to many groups worldwide.
Kim Dawson Kim Dawson Kim Dawson has been one of the most influential players in the Dallas fashion world. She founded and oversees the Kim Dawson Agency, which has grown to be the largest talent and model agency in the Southwest. Ever the generous spirit, she also serves with organizations such as Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army and Dallas Theater Center.	Hortense Sanger† Hortense Sanger Hortense Sanger’s fight for social change has been truly remarkable. She worked with numerous organizations including the Rhoads Terrace School and Center, the Visiting Nurse Association, the Women’s Council of Dallas, and the AIDS Arms Network. She was named Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers and received the Hanna G. Solomon Award from the National Council of Jewish Women as result of her efforts.
Nell Goodrich DeGolyer† Nell Goodrich DeGolyer Photo courtesy of DeGolyer Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, Mss 56. Nell Goodrich DeGolyer was a civic leader and philanthropist whose appreciation for music, travel and gardening greatly contributed to Dallas’ cultural life. DeGolyer spent the majority of her life in Dallas where she served as a founding member of the Dallas Chapter of the League of Women Voters and became an organizer of the Dallas chapter of Planned Parenthood. DeGolyer and her husband also provided for establishment of the DeGolyer Library at SMU. After her husband’s death, DeGolyer served as president of the foundation’s board.	June Brooks Ford Shelton† June Brooks Ford Shelton June Brooks Ford Shelton, Ph.D., was a leading educator of children with learning disabilities. She founded the Shelton School and Evaluation Center, the largest school worldwide for children with learning differences. She was named Outstanding Teacher in Special Education and included in Who’s Who in the South and Southwest in Special Education. She continues to touch lives through the many professionals she trained working in the Dallas metroplex today.
Frederica Chase Dodd† Frederica Chase Dodd Frederica Chase Dodd is credited with establishing the YWCA Maria Morgan branch as a YWCA for African American women. She served on the management board for the branch and was also a charter member of her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, at Howard University.	Annette Simmons Annette Simmons Annette Simmons is a devoted philanthropist and community volunteer. She serves on the boards of numerous organizations, and she and her husband Harold have donated more than $300 million to a variety of organizations. Simmons has received numerous awards in recognition of her service to the community.
Sandra Estess Sandra Estess Sandra Estess dedicated her life to helping provide medical care for seriously ill children in Dallas. With her help as chair of its capital campaign, the Ronald McDonald House in Dallas was one of the few Houses nation-wide to open debt-free. She also played an integral role in raising $150 million for Children’s Medical Center Dallas’ wePromise Campaign.	Lekha Singh Lekha Singh Lekha Singh is working to combine the best technology with disaster relief plans through her company, Aidmatrix. She also lends her talents to the Dallas Women’s Foundation, the Family Place and the Women’s Museum. She has been awarded the Computerworld Honors Award and the Maura Award from the Women’s Center of Dallas for her tireless efforts.
Linda Evans Linda Evans Linda Evans is president and CEO of The Meadows Foundation. At Southern Methodist University, she is a director of the John C. Tower Center for Political Studies and executive board member of the Meadows School of the Arts. In 2006, Evans received the TACA Silver Cup for her support of the arts in Dallas and the St. Philip’s Unsung Hero award for her support of the inner city school and community center.	Fannie Smith† Fannie Smith Fannie Smith founded the Links Club in 1957 and served as its first president. She dedicated her life to bettering the lives of others whether as an elementary school teacher, social worker, or as a devoted Links Club member and leader. Thanks to her vision and dedication, the club has awarded more than $175,000 in scholarships to African American students in Dallas schools, given $115,000 to the United Negro College Fund, and donated to many other worthy causes.
Clara Foster Everman† Clara Foster Everman Clara Foster Everman was the founding president of the YWCA of Metropolitan Dallas. She began organizing the foundations for a YWCA in Dallas and by 1912 had seen her association grow to 800 members. She continued her involvement through World War I but died soon after, having spent her adult life as an instrumental leader in the establishment and growth of the YWCA in Dallas.	Stella White Spence† Stella White Spence Stella White Spence was a well-educated daughter of a congressman and spent the better part of her life actively working in race relations and women’s suffrage. She invested her time, talent and financial resources to support Dallas’ charitable causes, particularly education. Spence was an integral part of organizing the Dallas Art Association, the Dallas Woman’s Club and the Mother’s Club (now the PTA).
May Dickson Exall† May Dickson Exall May Dickson Exall was president of the Dallas Federation of Women’s Clubs and founder of the Dallas Public Library. A total of $12,000 from 1,000 contributors was secured for the purchase of land by March 1899, and soon after, Exall secured an additional $50,000 from Andrew Carnegie who was donating funds to cities to establish public libraries. Exall was also a charter member of the YWCA and instrumental in the organization and establishment of the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts (now the Dallas Museum of Art).	Annette Strauss† Annette Strauss Annette Strauss dedicated her life to improving the Dallas community through every means available. As mayor, she strived to raise the standard of living and quality of life. Her passion for helping Dallas residents was so admired that she was named “Ambassador-at-large” after her term as mayor ended. She also held key roles in TACA and many other prominent organizations. She has been inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame and received the University of Texas Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Gladys Fashena† Gladys Fashena Dr. Gladys Fashena founded the pediatric cardiology department at Children’s Medical Center Dallas and served as the first female president of the Dallas County Medical Society (DCMS). In 1949 she was appointed professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern, a rank she held until she retired in 1980. Dr. Fashena’s academic and professional achievements were honored through a number of awards including the Marchman Award from the DCMS and the Sidney Kaliski award from the Texas Pediatric Society.	Mary Suhm Mary Suhm As City Manager of Dallas, Mary Suhm has a great impact on the residents of Dallas. She has established numerous programs promoting safety and volunteerism. She is also an advocate for the advancement of women in Dallas, hosting mentoring programs for women in mid-level management positions. In 2006 she was named Woman of the Year by the Women’s Council of Dallas County.
Robyn Baker Flatt Robyn Baker Flatt Robyn Baker Flatt continues to make an extraordinary lifetime contribution to the arts in Dallas through a professional acting and directing career spanning 50 years. A former member of the resident professional company at Dallas Theater Center, she co-founded the Dallas Children’s Theater in 1984 and built it into a $3 million organization that serves 260,000 people annually. Flatt has won prestigious awards from 500 Inc., the Dallas Historical Society and the Dallas Theatre League. She was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Theatre at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.	Gail Thomas Gail Thomas Gail Thomas, Ph.D., strives to promote Dallas culture through every aspect of her life. She founded The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture and serves on the boards of the Trinity Trust Foundation and the Trinity Commons Foundation. As result of her work, she has received Distinguished Alumni honors from both the University of Dallas and SMU.
Catalina Garcia Catalina Garcia Dr. Catalina Garcia is an anesthesiologist in Dallas and was one of the first Hispanic women to graduate from UT Southwestern Medical School. She currently serves as a member of the Center for Health Policy Development. She is a past vice chairman of the American Medical Women’s Association.	Dee Collins Torbert Dee Collins Torbert Dee Collins Torbert’s extensive service to the nonprofit sector in Dallas has touched many lives. Her generosity and service extends to organizations ranging from the arts to education to healthcare. Her involvement has been noted by the National Society of Fund Raising Executives in naming her Philanthropist of the Year. She has also been awarded the National Volunteer Service Citation from the Arthritis Foundation.
Beatrice Haggerty† Beatrice Haggerty Beatrice Haggerty was a truly selfless individual, giving not only her resources, but also her time to numerous worthy organizations. She served as the president of the Dallas Museum of Art and board chairman of the Visiting Nurse Association. She was also named Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year by the Dallas Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives and received the McGill Award for her many efforts.	Juanita Wade Turner† Juanita Wade Turner Juanita Wade Turner broke many barriers for women in medicine. She was not only the first female dentist, but also a great humanitarian. Her many clinics provided free care to children of less fortunate families. Her contributions to the profession were widely acknowledged by her peers. She was also the first and only woman president of the Dallas County Dental Society during her lifetime.
Nancy Hamon Nancy Hamon Nancy Hamon has made her name known over the years through her generosity and imagination with her philanthropy work. She has helped numerous art organizations grow and develop through her charitable donations including the Dallas Opera and Dallas Museum of Art. Her dedication to the arts and activities in cultural and civic organizations will be felt for years to come.	Ann Williams Ann Williams Ann Williams the founder and artistic director of the Dallas Black Dance Theater and a leader in the arts community. Her contributions have been recognized through numerous honors including TACA’s Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts and Northwood University’s Honorary Doctorate of Humanities.
Adlene Harrison Adlene Harrison Adlene Harrison was the first female mayor of Dallas. She currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Women’s Museum and for the Women’s Center of Dallas. She speaks publicly on issues ranging from neighborhood protection to the environment to health.	Gretchen Minyard Williams Gretchen Minyard Williams Gretchen Minyard Williams has pursued a successful business career while still making time to volunteer for worthwhile causes in Dallas. She co-charied Minyard Food Stores before the chain was sold in 2004 and was awarded the Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award for her strong commitment to the community.
Betty Jo Hay† Betty Jo Hay Betty Jo Hay served as president of the National Mental Health Association in 1985 and established the Texas Mental Health Foundation to fund mental health programs throughout the state. Her intense selflessness and tireless need to give to others prompted many to describe her as a “professional volunteer.” Her dedication to the National Mental Health Association earned her the Sandy Brant Volunteer Award, the highest honor that the organization can bestow upon a member.	Carol Wise Carol Wise Dr. Carol Wise serves as director of molecular genetics at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and is also renowned for her research in scoliosis. She educates future medical professionals through her position as assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her findings are widely published in respected medical journals.
Ela Hockaday† Ela Hockaday Ela Hockaday was a visionary educator who pioneered a movement for women’s education in Dallas. Her school developed women of high character who excelled both scholastically and athletically. She was also involved in many organizations such as the Dallas Women’s Club and the Texas Philosophical Society. Her contributions to women’s education and to Dallas were acknowledged by the Dallas Zonta Club in 1947 with their Service Award.
Sarah Hughes† Sarah Hughes Judge Sarah T. Hughes was one of the most influential judges of our time. She was the first female district court judge in Texas, holding her position for six terms. She also became the first, and only, woman to swear in a U.S. President when she swore in Lyndon Johnson after President Kennedy’s assassination. Her work while on the federal bench included serving on the three-judge panel to hear the Roe v. Wade case.	†Deceased      *Honored as a pair