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2026 SWJC Honorees

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Susan Myers Headshot Executive Director of Southwest Jewish Congress

Susan Myers

  • Professional in the DFW Jewish community for 37 years, 17 as Exec. Director, SWJC
  • Founding Director, Secretary & Treasurer of Biblical Heritage Center, Inc.
  • Beloved community bridge builder and Israel advocate

    • Caring Couple Awards

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    Donna Arp Weitzman (Wife)

  • Former Mayor and City Councilmember of Colleyville, Texas
  • Authored seven books, two Amazon bestsellers (one book to become a movie)
  • Received the George W. Bush National Volunteer of the Year Award

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    Herb Weitzman (Husband)

  • Founder and Executive Chairman of Weitzman
  • Philanthropist recognized by education, health care, & the arts communities
  • Purpose-driven leader, who believes genuine care for others is his greatest success

    • Cheryl Brown Wattley (Mother)

  • Renowned lawyer focusing on social justice matters
  • Professor responsible for innovation in legal education
  • Author, historian, and civil rights activist

    • Elizabeth Wattley (Daughter)

  • President and CEO of Forest Forward
  • Named as 2026 Texas 100 Influential Pros to Know with the Dallas Business Journal
  • Visionary behind turning the Paul Quinn football field into an organic farm

    • Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards

    Clara B. Hinojosa

  • Founder and Executive Director of the Mexico Institute from 1990-2016
  • Collaborated with museums to present Frida Kahlo, Carlos Fuentes and more
  • Received the prestigious OHTLI Award for promoting Latin American art & culture

    • Jin-Ya Huang

  • Founder of Break Bread, Break Borders and TSP Consulting Group (The Sophisticated Pacifist)
  • Presidential Leadership Scholar; advocate for food access, women & girls’ education
  • Social practice artist / community impact innovator

    • Gina Weber

  • University professor, advocate for public education & cultural arts
  • Leader for Jewish/ Latinx communities committed to social justice, interfaith & immigrants
  • Values-driven champion for public service, environment, scholarship & int’l diplomacy

    • Terry Wilson-Gray

  • Bridge Breast Network Executive Director for 21 years of growth and impact
  • Created “Save Our Sister” campaign to educate and empower more than 5,000 women
  • Heart of Service: Deaconess to several churches, food pantries & nonprofit boards

    • Stan Golden Men of Action Awards

    Kyle Ogden

  • President & CEO of Thanks-Giving Square
  • Manager of Faith Forward Dallas, Interfaith Council, & Kindness Week
  • Creating a Thanks-Giving District themed on welcoming, belonging & gratitude

    • Jonathan Palant

  • Founder of nationally recognized community choirs: Credo & the Dallas Street Choir
  • Professor, PhD in Music and conductor at UT Dallas
  • Connector, builder, servant leader, and devoted family man

    • Albert Valtierra

  • Founder of The Dallas Mexican American Historical League (DMAHL)
  • President of the Association of Mexican American Professionals (AMAP)
  • Recipient of the OHTLI Award, the highest honor given by the government of Mexico

    • Harbhajan Singh Virdee

  • Founding member/Chair of the Sikh Center, Gurdwara Nishkam Seva
  • Founding member of Interfaith Alliance of Irving, Texas
  • Member, Interfaith Council of Thanks-Giving Square for more than 25 years

    • 2024 Award Recipients

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    Annual Meetings

    SWJC Annual Meeting features a speaker or panel. We install our Officers & Board, and report on the past year. SWJC Building Bridges Grants are presented.
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    Reunions

    SWJC Award Recipients are a prestigious group of women, men and young adults who continue to make a difference in our community. These influential leaders build bridges amongst themselves, creating a synergy to do more good work.
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