Inspire Yourself. Take Action. Step into the future. Join us to honor 14 remarkable women, men, and young adults at the 2017 Texas Sized Event presented by the Southwest Jewish Congress. This event will feature the Audrey Kaplan Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards, the Stan Golden Men of Action Awards, and the Future Inspiring Women and Future Men of Action Awards, celebrating the outstanding volunteer efforts of the recipients and their significant contributions to the DFW community.The Texas Sized Event is set for Thursday, October 19th at Eddie Deen’s Ranch in downtown Dallas, starting at 6:00 pm. The evening’s program will be hosted by Sylvia Komatsu from KERA & KXT alongside John McCaa from WFAA. Tickets can be purchased at www.swjc.org or through a phone call to the Southwest Jewish Congress at 214-361-0018.Founded in 2009, the Southwest Jewish Congress (SWJC) is an independent nonprofit organization based in Texas. It is a membership organization that embraces diversity and aims to foster connections within the community. SWJC offers free educational programs and events that support U.S. constitutional and human rights, promote Jewish culture and history, advocate for Israel’s role globally, and celebrate those who have made significant societal contributions. The membership is inclusive, comprising both Jews and non-Jews, conservatives and liberals, from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, all working together to cultivate leadership through volunteer efforts.The Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards are named in honor of Audrey Kaplan, a founder and past recipient whose commitment to women’s issues and progressive causes inspired the creation of this award. These awards recognize women from various fields who strive for social change and serve as role models in their communities at both local and regional levels. These inspiring women advocate for inclusiveness and align with SWJC’s mission.The Inspiring Women of the Southwest Awards aim to highlight the achievements of women committed to uplifting their communities.The Men of Action Awards honor Stan Golden, a remarkable individual whose legacy embodies action and commitment. His professional and volunteer efforts, including significant contributions to the Southwest Jewish Congress, established the benchmarks for this esteemed award. The SWJC Stan Golden Men of Action Awards recognize men from various disciplines in the DFW area who have made notable impacts and fostered positive societal change. They exemplify role models and innovators, supporting the SWJC mission to celebrate cultural and multi-faith diversity within the community.Since their establishment in 2014, the Future Inspiring Women and the Future Men of Action awards have celebrated young individuals who have made significant contributions to community service, embodying the future alignment with SWJC’s mission.Upcoming EventsRenowned New York Times best-selling author Edwin Black will present in Fort Worth, Richardson, and Dallas on September 12-14th. He is a Jewish-American columnist and investigative journalist specializing in human rights issues as well as the historical intersections of politics and economics in the Middle East. To learn more about our upcoming educational programs, please visit swjc.org.
