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April 27, 2024

Annual Blue Ribbon Gala

The Blue Ribbon Gala, is a Texas-chic, upbeat and elegant evening affair drawing social, civic, and business leaders from across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with proceeds supporting the mission of Equest to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine-assisted services.

Join us for Annual Blue Ribbon Gala

The Blue Ribbon Gala, is a Texas-chic, upbeat and elegant evening affair drawing social, civic, and business leaders from across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with proceeds supporting the mission of Equest to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with diverse needs by partnering with horses to bring hope and healing through equine-assisted services.

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Event Information

27

Apr | Sat

7:00 p

Hilton Anatole Dallas

Chantilly Ballroom

2201 N Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, Texas 75207

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Event Co-Chair

Event Co-Chair

Honorary Chairs

Calvert Collins-Bratton

Melissa Oates

Kristy and Patrick Sands

2024 Awardees

Pam Dealey Petty

Carolyn Anderson

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Founder’s Award
Citation Award

2024 Blue Ribbon Gala Host Committee

Allie Beth Allman

Lindsay and Raymond Ballotta

Diane and Hal Brierley

Pam Busbee

Chastity Carrigan

Christie Carter

Nancy and Gene Carter

Laura Carvajal

Claire Catrino

Graham Cocklin

Genevieve Collins and Dwight Decarme

Lily Comyn

Keith and Megan Conlon

Cassie and Doug Crosby

Anna Curnes

Elizabeth Dacus

Cynthia Edwards

Linda Evans

Diane and Folsom Frank

Erin Young Garrett

Ann and Tim Gavin

Susan Glassmoyer

Leslie and Hawkins Golden

Becky and Steve Good

Margot and William Goodwin

Shannon Graham

Anna and Thomas Gresham

Annie and Teal Griffeth

Louise and Guy Griffeth

Susan Horn

Caroline Hunt

Dana Joseph

Leslie and Edmond Kennedy

Melinda and Mark Knowles

Ruth and Roman Kupchynsky

Susie Kwiatkowski

Caitlin and Thomas Laughlin

Lisa and Kendall Laughlin

Patty and Mark Leyendecker

Susan and Eric Liepins

Kim and Bud Lyons

Erin McClung

Jane Meyers

Nancy and Ron Natinsky

Debbie and Nickey Oates

Beverly Oliver

Connie O’Neill

Katie and Allan Oster

Gail and Jonathan Pace

Mary Martha Pickens

Sheridan and Brian Reeder

Brittany Russell

Gayle Sands

Laurie Sands Harrison

Elizabeth Schwartz

Susan Schwartz

Debbie Scripps

Anna Seegers

Sydney Shafer

Emily Sinacoloa

Ruth Snedeker

Victoria Snee and Jeff Crilley

Carla and Stephen Swenson

Ashley Tatum and Newt Walker

Natalie and David Taylor

Claire Terry

Cindy Thomas and Bert Headden

Leslie Toran

Kay and Peter Weeks

Marilee Wilson

Candace Winslow

Tish and Ron Witten

Sara and Bill Woodall

Katherine and Austin Wyker

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Champion

The Rosewood Foundation

Reserve Champion

Cindy Thomas

Bill Woodall Family

Best in Show

Pia Ackerman

Harley Cosewith and Blane Balch

Forvis

Ann and Tim Gavin

Goldman Sachs

Holland & Knight

Leslie and Edmund Kennedy

Kiewit Corporation

Bill and Wendy Payne

High Point

Brook Bailey/Elizabeth Dacus

BNY Mellon

Nancy Carter

Division Brewing

Lisa and Kendall Laughlin

McClean Family

Modern Woodman

Banquet Underwriter

Susan Schwartz

Patron Party Underwriter

Kristy and Patrick Sands

Floral Underwriter

Susan Schwartz

Valet Underwriter

Pendery’s

Silent Auction Underwriter

Leslie and Hawkins Golden

Photography Underwriter

Benchmark Bank

Marianne and Robert Fazen

Print Underwriter

Modern Luxury

Nexpoint

Swag Bag Underwriter

Cavender’s

SFMG

Production & Media Partners