Humble
Beginnings
Luncheon
HONORING
Norm Hitzges Distinguished Service Award Recipients:
FRANK AND THE LATE MARYANN MIHALOPOULOS
CORPORATE SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENT:
THE DALLAS MAVERICKS
The Humble Beginnings Luncheon, now in its 21st year, is an upbeat and elegant mid-day luncheon affair that has drawn more than 700 social, civic and business leaders from across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. This year we gather around the theme “Come Together” and are delighted to welcome award-winning actress, singer and songwriter, Cynthia Erivo.
This year’s Luncheon recognizes the contributions of many who work tirelessly to create the dynamic community in which we live. The devotion and generosity of the Dallas philanthropic community is evidenced by the more than 400 individuals that have joined the host committee led by Hon. Jeanne Phillips and her daughter Margaret Phillips.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER, 15, 2021
11:30 A.M.
OMNI DALLAS HOTEL
Cynthia Erivo made her Broadway debut in 2016 as ‘Celie’ in the revival of “The Color Purple,” for which she won a Tony®, Emmy® and Grammy®. ” In 2019, Erivo received two Oscar® nominations—one for her role as Harriet Tubman in “Harriet,” and the other for the film’s title track “Stand Up,” which she co-wrote. Erivo can currently be seen as ‘Holly Gibney’ in the HBO miniseries adaptation of Stephen King’s, “The Outsider.”
Beyond her influential and critically acclaimed performances, Erivo is a fearless voice for women and people of color, raising awareness and setting new standards for diversity across the arts.
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt
Diamond Key
Nancy and Randy Best
Nancy Perot and Rod Jones
Carolyn and Jere Thompson, Jr.
Ruby Key
Megan and Casey McManemin
Frank Mihalopoulos
Carolyn and David Miller
Paulos Foundation
Hon. Jeanne L. Phillips and Margaret H. Phillips
Deedie Rose
Sapphire Key
Gold Key
Silver Key
Gene and Jerry Jones Family
