John Henry Faulk Award
The John Henry Faulk Award is presented annually by the Tejas Storytelling Association to a person who has made a signifant contribution to the art of storytelling in the Southwest. It is presented at the Texas Storytelling Festival held in Denton, Texas every Spring, and is the most prestigious award given in the name of storytelling in the entire state.
A native Texan, John Henry Faulk was a master storyteller, chronicling the stories and lives of friends and relatives through the years. Some called him an actor and impersonator, as he was able to mimic the voices and mannerisms of almost everyone he met. He was a satirist and used his humor to expose bigots, ignorant racists and ultra-patriots. But first and foremost John Henry Faulk was a defender of the First Amendment, and had the courage to speak his mind even when his was the only dissenting voice.
Recipients
2011 - John and Rosemary Davis |
1998 - J.B. Keith |
Marvin Brown Volunteer Service Award
Marvin Brown spent hours serving in the TSA office, volunteering his time with storytelling events across the state of Texas, as well as helping future Youth Tellers as coach and supporter. He is the epitome of volunteer service. Through his unselfish service he has helped TSA and contributed to its growth. The recipient of the Marvin Brown Volunteer Service Award is a person or group whose contributions of time and talents to TSA have enhanced the reputation of TSA in the greater Denton area and beyond.
Recipients
2011 - Reba and Granville Ott
2010 - Traphene & J.R.Hickman
2009 - Dalton Gregory
2008 - Janet Bickel-Burton
2007 - Debbie and Jerry Martin
2006 - Mel Davenport
2005 - Carrell Ann Simmons
2004 - Gene and Peggy Helmick-Richardson
2003 - Solina & Mike Marquis
2002 - Paul Porter
2001 - Peggy Capps
2000 - Marvin Brown
1999 - Martha Len Nelson
Finley Stewart Trailblazing Award
On the 25th Anniversary of the Festival, the Board of Directors of TSA made a very conscious and deliberate choice to recognize the contributions of Finley Stewart, the man who founded both the festival and the organization. Each Festival causes us to realize how many lives were influenced by his trailblazing spirit. Finley will never know what his actions created. The Finley Stewart Trailblazing Award will be given to an individual, group or business that created an outstanding organization, festival or business that promotes storytelling and utilizes the membership of the Tejas Storytelling Association.
Recipients
2011 - Eileen Hatcher and Jim Ohmart
2010 - Rob Schneider