2021 SJD AWARDS
The San Jacinto Descendants sponsor a variety of awards that are decided upon each year at our annual meeting.
San Jacinto Award
The San Jacinto Award is presented to an adult citizen of the State of Texas who has demonstrated a commitment to preserving Texas history and who possesses the highest level of patriotism, leadership, and service to the State of Texas and their local community. Members of the San Jacinto Descendants are not eligible for this award.
The 2021 recipient of the San Jacinto Award is Ken Wise.
There are 27 past recipients of the San Jacinto Award.
Sam Houston Award
The Sam Houston Award is presented to a member of the San Jacinto Descendants who has demonstrated the highest commitment to preserving Texas history and who possesses the highest level of patriotism, leadership, and service to the State of Texas and their local community.
The 2021 recipient of the Sam Houston Award is Maurice Stokes.
There are 27 past recipients of the Sam Houston Award.
Sidney Sherman Award
The Sidney Sherman Award is presented to a junior member of the San Jacinto Descendants who has demonstrated a commitment to preserving Texas History and who possess the highest level of patriotism, leadership, and service to the State of Texas and their local community.
The 2021 recipient of the Sidney Sherman is Julia Grace Watson
There are 17 past recipients of the Sidney Sherman Award.
Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award
The Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award is presented to a public or private school teacher who has exhibited extraordinary qualities as an instructor of Texas history.
The 2021 recipient of the Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award is Michelle Pellegrino
There are 24 past recipients of the Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award.
