About the Award

The Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, established in 2002, is given annually to a Dallas leader(s) with a lifelong commitment to improving the quality of life in the community and to furthering the importance of education. The award also recognizes the life work of Virginia Chandler Dykes as an outstanding healthcare provider, whose professional and civic achievements represent a lifetime committed to helping others.

Past award recipients are Patricia and Curtis W. Meadows, 2013; Myrna D. Schlegel and Kimberly Schlegel Whitman, 2012; Joel Allison, 2011; Kathleen Mason, 2010; Caroline Rose Hunt, 2009; T. Boone Pickens, 2008; Lindalyn Adams, 2007; Marnie and Kern Wildenthal, 2006; Gretchen Minyard Williams and J.L. “Sonny” Williams, 2005; Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, 2004; and Susan and Charles Cooper, 2003. The 2013 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Awards Luncheon was presented by Bank of Texas.

Sponsorship & General Information

For sponsorship or general information, contact Sharon Venable svenable@twu.edu, call 940.898.3851, or Tiffany Rupani trupani@twu.edu, 940.898.3872, or fill out the 2013 Sponsorship Contract Form [Word].