2023 SJD AWARDS
The San Jacinto Descendants sponsor a variety of awards which are presented to deserving recipients each year at our annual meeting.
Pictured with Trophy: L. Mike Bloodsworth
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 2023 recipient of the San Jacinto Award is L. Mike Bloodsworth, author of the 2019 book “They Took A Chance on Texas: The Story of the Consolidated Fund of Texas”.
There are 29 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 2023 recipient of the Sam Houston Award is Michael A. Lemen, Historian General, San Jacinto Descendants organization.
There are 29 past recipients of the Sam Houston Award.
Award presented by: Bill Haddock, Awards Chairman (left) and Buddy Inman, President General (right)
Award presented by: Bill Haddock, Awards Chairman (left) and Buddy Inman, President General (right)
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 2023 recipient of the Sidney Sherman is Reid M. Richter, a senior at Foster High School, Lamar CISD
There are 19 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 2023 recipient of the Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award is Daniel J. Work, 7th Grade Texas history teacher & Team Leader at Woodcreek Middle School, Humble ISD.
There are 26 past recipients of the Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award.
Award presented by: Bill Haddock, Awards Chairman (left) and Buddy Inman, President General (right)