2025 SJD AWARDS
The San Jacinto Descendants sponsor a variety of awards which are presented to deserving recipients each year at our annual meeting.
Award presented by: President General Joseph Tennant (left), Awards Chairman Bill Haddock (right), with Kali Ellis in the middle.
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 2025 recipient of the San Jacinto Award is Kali Ellis, Director of Development for the San Jacinto Museum and Battlefield Association.
There are 31 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 2025 recipient of the Sam Houston Award is Ronald W. Brown, Past President General of the San Jacinto Descendants.
There are 31 past recipients of the Sam Houston Award.
Award presented by: President General Joseph Tennant (left), Awards Chairman Bill Haddock (right), with Ronald W. Brown in the middle.
Award presented by: Awards Chairman Bill Haddock (left), President General Joseph Tennant (right), with Tyler Thomason in the middle.
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 2025 recipient of the Mirabeau B. Lamar Texas History Teacher Award is Tyler Thomason, 7th grade Texas History teacher in Klein ISD.
There are 29 past recipients of the Sam Houston Award.