WINTER 2022–2023 9 To learn more about the work of the Women’s Auxiliary Board, visit dbu.edu/wab or scan this code. WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOARD Ruth Awards Christmas Celebration Each year, the Dallas Baptist University Women’s Auxiliary Board hosts their Ruth Awards Luncheon to honor carefully chosen women who exemplify dedication to God, family, others, and Christian education at Dallas Baptist University. The luncheon event was held in the Hillcrest Great Hall of the Mahler Student Center on Wednesday, December 7. President Charla Vinyard began the program with opening remarks and prayer. Following this, the DBU Chamber Singers performed two Christmas selections. Additionally, DBU student Tokyo Garza provided piano music before the luncheon. On behalf of the DBU student body, Mateo Vesce and Lauren Englert welcomed the 330 guests in attendance. Prior to the presentation of the award recipients, DBU President Dr. Adam C. Wright gave his remarks and introduced the Ruth Award to the attendees. Kaye Dawn Lunsford, who served as the Chairperson for the Ruth Awards Luncheon Committee, recognized her committee while DBU students Emma Eidson and Key Coker announced the 2022 Ruth Award recipients. The Women’s Auxiliary Board recognized Frankie Horn (presented by Janis Coffee and Gerald Horn), DBU Provost Dr. Norma Hedin (presented by Kim Watson), and Kimm Wright (presented by Wendell Wright) as this year’s Ruth Award recipients. In closing, Leslie Moulton, who serves as Women’s Auxiliary Board Executive Director, closed the event in a prayer of dedication. Dr. Norma Hedin, Frankie Horn, and Kimm Wright—2022 Ruth Award Recipients DBU First Lady Candice Wright, Ruth Awards Luncheon Chair Kaye Dawn Lunsford, WAB Executive Director Leslie Moulton, and WAB President Charla Vinyard Dr. Gail Linam, John and Nita Ford, and DBU Chancellor Dr. Gary Cook
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