2012 Luminary Award

2012 Simmons Lumniary Award

Click here for the full article discussing this year's recipients and the significance of the Simmons Luminary Award.


The Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers logo

The Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers

North Texas Honoree

The Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers is a nonprofit that supports education and therapeutic services for at-risk Dallas children.


AVANCE logo. Unlocking America's Potential.

AVANCE

Regional Honoree

AVANCE is a parenting and early childhood program that supports at-risk Hispanic families.


Elmo, the Muppet character on Sesame Street

Joan Ganz Cooney and Sesame Workshop

National Honoree

Joan Ganz Cooney and Sesame Workshop are the creators of the children's public television program, "Sesame Street.