​​​Southwest Jewish Congress 
  • Senior, Akiba Yavneh Academy
  • Co-Founder, “Jewish Women in the Workforce”
  • STEM teacher aide; President of AYA Math Club

FUTURE  INSPIRING  WOMAN

STAN  GOLDEN  MEN  OF  ACTION  AWARDS

Lottye Brodsky Lyle

  • Founder, Poor David’s Pub, music/social venue
  • Volunteer, Meals On Wheels & KNON Radio
  • Recognized songwriter, talent promoter​

Justin Henry

Hector Musquiz Flores

CARING  COUPLE  AWARD

LIFETIME  ACHIEVEMENT  AWARD

Roman Childress

Sam Rael

James Tacker

  • Lawyer, specializing in juvenile representation, mediation
  • Founder, CEO of “Unlocking Doors” and “Go KIDS”
  • First woman to head Texas Board of Criminal Justice
  • Founder, Chairman Lyco Holdings, Inc., private investments
  • SMU Lyle School of Engineering plus multiple campus awards
  • Linz Award for  Outstanding Volunteerism

FUTURE  MEN  OF  ACTION

George Tobolowsky

  • Sr. Counsel, McKesson Corporation
  • President, DISD Board of Trustees, supporter for fair and equitable education
  • Volunteer community advisor for multiple nonprofits

Bobby Lyle

Diane Hopson

Linda Manner

  • Senior, Akiba Yavneh Academy
  • Athlete & leader in student organizations
  • Gap-year in Israel, before college business major
  • Internationally recognized sculptor at museums and universities
  • Donor of art work/sculptures to nonprofit organizations
  • Community volunteer on many business and arts boards

Shira Kamisa

  • Regional Vice President/Associate General Counsel, TIAA
  • Co-Founder, The Orchid Giving Circle, funder of grants for the North Texas Asian community
  • Volunteer leader at many nonprofits​
  • Junior at St Mark’s School of Texas
  • Focus on human relations/UN/local elections
  • Volunteer at Dallas Zoo, Bean’s Library, Readers 2 Learners

2023 Award Recipients

David Card

  • Hosted numerous people displaced by Hurricane Katrina
  • Active in nonprofits such as Boys & Girls Club
  • Devoted community and family caregiver
  • Lifelong skilled professional in organizational management
  • Recognized leader in field of special needs education
  • Volunteer in numerous nonprofit and community organizations

Christina Melton Crain

  • Retired DISD Human Resources leader
  • Worked for US Dept. of Justice & Office of Civil Rights
  • Champion of education, immigrants, Hispanic culture/business

Caren K. Lock

The SWJC Texas Sized Event recognizes outstanding leaders from various disciplines and backgrounds who are role models and trailblazers throughout our community.

  • “Citizen of the World”, lived in seven countries
  • Major fundraiser, volunteer for many nonprofits
  • Background in education and corporate leadership

REGINA MONTOYA

  • Lawyer, Executive Director of Tricolor Foundation
  • Commissioner, President’s Advisory, Advancing Educational Equity for Hispanics
  • Leader on many civic boards: Mayor’s Task Force on Poverty, etc.

PAUL COGGINS

  • ​Lawyer, Locke Lord, LLP; former US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas
  • Volunteer services for many nonprofit organizations
  • Author, Cash McCahill, series of novels​

Tammany Stern

AUDREY  KAPLAN  INSPIRING  WOMEN  OF  THE  SOUTHWEST  AWARDS

  • Publisher, “Best of Guide” publications
  • Founded the Dallas Magnolias to grow our community through love, kindness, compassion and giving 
  • Raised multiple thousands of dollars for local charities

Regina Montoya & Paul Coggins

  • Founder of several public accounting firms/businesses
  • Volunteer Treasurer at Ronald McDonald House & other nonprofits
  • Formerly with US Department of Defense and IRS