Awards

The San Jacinto Descendants sponsors a variety of awards that are awarded at the 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 2008 recipient of the San Jacinto Award is Ray Miller, legendary Houston television newscaster, author, and historian.  Ray Miller was born in Fort Worth, Texas.  He attended public schools there and later attended Baylor University and the University of Houston.  Mr. Miller served in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service in both World War II and the Korean War.  He worked in broadcast news for more than 50 years where he was news director for KPRC TV, Channel 2, in Houston for 20 years.  He created the long-running TV program, The Eyes of Texas, and hosted it until he retired from KPRC TV.  He subsequently produced a series of features called Ray Miller’s Texas with Nathan Kvinge for KHOU TV, Channel 11.  He has written 10 books about Texas.  Mr. Miller also worked, at different times, for KPRC Radio and KTRH Radio in Houston and KFJZ Radio in Fort Worth.  The Texas Association of Broadcasters named him Pioneer Broadcaster of the Year when he retired.

There are 15 past recipients of the San Jacinto Award.

President General, Gina Bouchard, and Ray Miller before at the 2008 Annual Meeting

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 theState of Texas and their local community.

The 2008 recipient of the Sam Houston Award is Nan Morris, the current President General Elect of the San Jacinto Descendants.  There are 15 past recipients of the Sam Houston Award.

Sam Houston IV presents the 2008 Sam Houston Award to Nan Morris 

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 possesses the highest level of patriotism, leadership, and service to theState of Texas and their local community.

The 2008 recipient of the Sidney Sherman Award is Kristen Renee Fosburgh.  There are 12 past recipients of the Sidney Sherman Award.

Teacher of Texas History Award

The Teacher of Texas History Award is presented to a public or private school teacher who has exhibited extraordinary qualities as an instructor of Texas history.

The 2008 recipient of the Teacher of Texas History Award is Cassie Johnson of Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.  

There are 14 past recipients of the Teacher of Texas History Award.

Cassie Johnson receives her award from President General, Gina Bouchard