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Catholic Philanthropy & Community Service At Its Best

More than 40 years ago, The Catholic Foundation began recognizing an individual, couple or family for their distinguished service and support to further the religious, charitable and educational needs throughout the local Catholic community.

Since its inception, The Catholic Foundation Award has claimed the distinction of being the preeminent and most recognized annual award given to an outstanding member of the Dallas Catholic community.

Extraordinary People

Each recipient is selected by The Catholic Foundation Board of Trustees and presented with the award during The Catholic Foundation Award Dinner.

In 2024, the 41st annual Catholic Foundation Award honorees, Georgia and Marc Lyons, will be celebrated for their Christian example and enormous philanthropic impact made throughout the Dallas area on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.

Table and individual reservations for the 2024 Catholic Foundation Award Dinner can be purchased in late 2023. For any questions or more information, please call Amy D’Alise at the Foundation at 972-331-1641 or email her at adalise@catholicfoundation.com.

Student Scholars

During the Award Dinner, the Foundation presents the Hal Tehan Scholar Award, in honor of the late Catholic Foundation leader, donor and friend, to one junior student nominated by each of the eight local Catholic high schools.

The award, based on the student’s academic achievement, community and church involvement, leadership, and an essay that illustrates what their Catholic education means to them, is voted on by a panel of Catholic Foundation Board of Trustees and Advisory Council members.

The top student recipient receives a $10,000 scholarship for their senior year. Each nominee from the other high schools receives a $2,500 scholarship for their senior year.

The Catholic Foundation Award Honorees

  • 2023 – Jack E. Pratt
  • 2022 – Lydia & Dan Novakov
  • 2020 – Joe Dingman
  • 2019 – Raul Estrada
  • 2018 – Kevin Cardinal Farrell
  • 2017 – Jane & Don Hanratty
  • 2016 – Rt. Rev. Denis Farkasfalvy, O. Cist.*
  • 2015 – Edward E. Leyden
  • 2014 – Mary & Mike Terry
  • 2013 – Robert Baillargeon
  • 2012 – Sister Margaret Ann Moser, O.S.U.*
  • 2011 – Mary Templeton
  • 2010 – Rev. Philip S. Postell, S.J.
  • 2009 – Marianne Staubach
  • 2008 – J. Oliver McGonigle
  • 2007 – J. Jan Collmer*
  • 2006 – Jere W. Thompson, Sr.
  • 2005 – Michael Corboy
  • 2004 – The J.M. Haggar, Sr. Family
  • 2003 – James M. Moroney, Jr.*
  • 2002 – Father Tim Gollob
  • 2001 – Beatrice M. Haggerty*
  • 2000 – Eugene E. Vilfordi*
  • 1999 – Susan Heller Stanzel
  • 1998 – Peggy & Charles Galvin*
  • 1997 – Hal Tehan*
  • 1996 – Pat & Neil O’Brien
  • 1995 – Kay & Henry* Neuhoff III
  • 1994 – Louis J. Maher*
  • 1993 – James G. Walsh*
  • 1992 – Robert Sasseen*
  • 1991 – William D. Barrett*
  • 1990 – Honorable David G. Fox*
  • 1989 – Society of St. Vincent de Paul
  • 1988 – The Brady Center and The Marillac Social Center
  • 1987 – Steve Landregan*
  • 1986 – Sister Carla Dolce, O.S.U.*
  • 1985 – Joe Fechtel*
  • 1984 – Thomas C. Unis, Sr.*

* Deceased

Hal Tehan Scholar Award Recipients

  • 2023 – Charlotte Blank, John Paul II High School
  • 2022 – Luke Herda, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2021 – Alan Armenta, Bishop Lynch High School
  • 2020 – Yadira Compean, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
  • 2019 – Gerard A. Cardenas, Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
  • 2018 – Jonathan de la Cruz, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2017 – Jathrine Martinez, The Highlands School
  • 2016 – Patrick Andrews, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2015 – Maria Rossini, The Highlands School
  • 2014 – Phong Nguyen, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2013 – Faith Noah, Ursuline Academy
  • 2012 – Paul Kim, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2011 – Lauren Marsan, Bishop Lynch High School
  • 2010 – Sebastian Raul Saldivar, Bishop Dunne High School
  • 2009 – Victoria Ehlinger, Bishop Lynch High School
  • 2008 – James E. Newby V, Bishop Lynch High School
  • 2007 – Scott Palmer, Jesuit College Preparatory School
  • 2006 – Miranda Colletta, Ursuline Academy
  • 2005 – Vincent Zimmern, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2004 – Juan Muldoon, Cistercian Preparatory School
  • 2003 – Kathryn Ball, Bishop Lynch High School
  • 2002 – Paul Kolker, Jesuit College Preparatory School
  • 2001 – Belen Castillo, Bishop Dunne High School
  • 2000 – Melissa Ann Sepeda, Ursuline Academy
  • 1999 – Angela Johnson, St. John High School in Ennis (closed in 2008)
  • 1998 – Michael Greenfield, Cistercian Preparatory School