Annual Shindig Recognizes the Women of the Near Southside
May 29, 2019
She Is Near Southside was the theme of the Near Southside, Inc. Shindig, the nonprofit’s only annual fundraiser held on May 24, 2019. The evening provided an opportunity to celebrate the women who are transforming the district, including risk-takers, rebels, advocates, rainmakers, and guardians. In addition, NSI announced an exciting matching funds grant from the Amon G. Carter Foundation to kick off its Get Involved Campaign. The Foundation will match new memberships, membership upgrades, and donations to Near Southside, Inc. up to $25,000 in the coming year.
The evening featured many special guests, including Mayor Betsy Price, District 9 Councilwoman Ann Zadeh, Joan Kline, Susan Gruppi and Jessica Miller, Kam Phillips, Dr. Margaret Holland, Mary-Margaret Lemons, and Sarah Castillo. In addition, NSI announced its annual award recipients:
Kline-Watts Award for Outstanding Leadership
Gaye Reed, Presented by Mike Brennan
Kline-Watts Award for Southside Spirit
Sally Birthisel, Presented by Mike Brennan
Kline-Watts Award for Development Excellence
Corrie Watson, Presented by Erin Rahr
Kline-Watts Award for Pioneering Endeavor
Jennifer Henderson, Presented by Stephanie Zavala
Kline-Watts Award for Cultural Contribution
Dana Schultes, Presented by Wendy Davis (pre-recorded)
Kline-Watts Award for Advocacy
Meda Kessler, Presented by Robbie Werner
Kline-Watts Award for Entrepreneurial Spirit
Christina Elbitar of Chadra Mezza, Presented by Tamara Payne
Most Valuable Partner Award
The Hudgins Companies, Presented by Laura Mayberry