Featured at the luncheon will be guest speaker: Janine Latus, author of “If I Am Missing or Dead,” a New York Times and London Times best seller. www.ifiammissingordead.com

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Laura Leppert and Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert Honorary Chairmen	Carole and Scott Murray, Luncheon Chairs; Paige Flink, Executive Director, The Family Place at the Awards Nominees Selection Luncheon

Janine Latus, author of “If I Am Missing or Dead,” a New York Times and London Times best seller is featured speaker

Pepsi to receive The Family Place Advocacy Award
at the Texas Trailblazer Awards luncheon August 20th

The Family Place Announces Three New Awards: The Family Place Advocacy Award,
The Man of Influence Award and Youth Service Award and Scholarship
Honorees to be presented awards at the August 20th Luncheon

Emily Santillan, Texas Trailblazer Awards luncheon coordinator, announced three new awards which will be presented at the Texas Trailblazer Awards luncheon on August 20th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.

New this year, men and students will be honored who have stood up in the face of adversity to champion violence-free relationships among their peers and community. In addition, a company will be recognized who has supported the mission of The Family Place in the community and within their own organization.

The Family Place Man of Influence Award recognizes a North Texan who is leading by example to make domestic violence a “community issue” rather than a “women’s issue.” Through his lifestyle, he is setting a standard of compassion, support and commitment that promotes healthy relationships.

Nominees are: Eric Affeldt, Ron Anderson, Rob Cañas, JJ Smith

The Family Place Youth Service Award and Scholarship recognizes students who are outstanding leaders in their high school communities. They have participated in The Family Place Students Tackling Abusive Relationships Together (START) Program for a minimum of one year, acting as mentors to educate their peers about healthy relationships in an effort to prevent teen dating violence and sexual assault.

Award and scholarship recipients are: Jacquelyn Alvarado, Bryan “Devon” Freeman and Mary T. Theobald

The Family Place Advocacy Award recognizes an organization that has played a vital role in furthering the mission of The Family Place to stop the suffering of women and children victims of family violence in North Texas. By providing generous financial and volunteer support and promoting awareness with employees, associates and peers, the Advocacy Award recipient is a strong voice speaking out for victims of family violence to improve our community’s response to their critical needs.

We are proud to announce that Pepsi is the recipient of this year’s award.  Pepsi has consistently supported The Family Place for the past 16 years through volunteers, in-kind donations and more than $700,000 in financial contributions.

The Texas Trailblazer Award recognizes a local woman who has achieved significant success despite the obstacles she has faced along the way. She is a woman who has accomplished a "first" and opened the doors of opportunity for other women. She has made significant contributions either in her community, business or profession. No matter what her accomplishments, however, she is a woman who has blazed a trail for others to follow.

Nominees are: Sheryl Fields Bogen, Dawn Moore, Jeanne Phillips and Carol Wise.

Event Audience and Goal:
The Texas Trailblazer Awards Luncheon is generally comprised of corporate sponsors, table hosts, philanthropists, media, and accomplished men and women in the North Texas community. The event will raise funds to support the comprehensive programs of The Family Place and ensure that life-saving services will be available to women victims and their innocent children for years to come.

Visit the website: http://www.familyplace.org/
or contact Emily Santillan at essantillan@familyplace.org

Luncheon chairs are Carole and Scott Murray and Honorary Chairs are Mayor Tom Leppert and his wife, Laura. Featured at the luncheon will be guest speaker: Janine Latus, author of “If I Am Missing or Dead,” a New York Times and London Times best seller. www.ifiammissingordead.com

Tickets are open to the public, by reservation only: $100 for dutch treat and underwriting begins at $1,500 for a table of ten.