OXFORD, Miss. – Ambassador John N. Palmer, legendary philanthropist, entrepreneur and national leader, will be honored with the 2023 Legacy Award, presented yearly at the University of Mississippi by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award reception, dinner and presentation will be Saturday (April 15) at The Inn at Ole Miss. BruceRead the story …
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Women’s Council’s Legacy Award to Honor Ambassador John Palmer
UM alumnus recognized as telecom pioneer, philanthropist
April 11, 2023 by
Ole Miss Women’s Council Reschedules Legacy Award to April 10
Popular entertainer Dolly Parton to visit UM next spring
September 2, 2021 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Legendary performer and philanthropist Dolly Parton is scheduled to visit the University of Mississippi and Oxford to accept the prestigious Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy next spring. Parton was previously scheduled to be honored locally this fall by the OMWC. The Women’s Council, founded more than twoRead the story …
Legacy Award Goes to Khayat
Longtime leader honored with Ole Miss Women's Council honor
April 18, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – “He knew what we could be before we knew what we could be.” Those were the words of Rose Jackson Flenorl of Memphis, Tennessee, describing Chancellor Emeritus Robert Khayat, recipient of the 2016 Legacy Award of the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, on his vision for elevating the University of Mississippi.Read the story …
Women’s Council Announces Legacy Award Sponsors
Tickets available for April 16 award dinner honoring Robert Khayat
March 4, 2016 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy will honor University of Mississippi Chancellor Emeritus Robert C. Khayat with its Legacy Award for 2016. C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company and the nation’s largest privately held wireless provider, is the presenting sponsor for the event, which will be held AprilRead the story …
Ole Miss Women’s Council to Honor Charles Overby with Legacy Award
Tickets available for dinner featuring award-winning chefs
February 17, 2015 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy will honor Charles Overby, a champion of the First Amendment and the free press, with the 2015 Legacy Award this spring at the University of Mississippi. Overby will receive the Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, at a dinner April 18 at Carrier House, homeRead the story …
Overby to Receive Coveted Legacy Award
Ole Miss Women’s Council taps defender of First Amendment rights for 2015 honor
September 25, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Charles Overby, a champion of the First Amendment and the free press, has been selected to receive the 2015 Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and brought about definitive, positiveRead the story …
Women’s Council Legacy Award Salutes Barksdales
April 11 events honor couple for providing opportunities for young people
April 4, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Visionary education champions Donna and Jim Barksdale, of Jackson, have been selected for the 2014 Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions as philanthropists, leaders and mentors and through these contributions have brought about definitive, positive change in theRead the story …
Barksdales to Receive Women’s Council Legacy Award
Award honors couple's outstanding philanthropy, scholarship, leadership and mentorship
March 13, 2014 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Donna and Jim Barksdale of Jackson have been chosen to receive the fourth Legacy Award given by the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy, or OMWC. The couple will be honored during events April 11 at the University of Mississippi. The Legacy Award, presented by C Spire, recognizes the contributions of individualsRead the story …
Ole Miss Womens Council Legacy Award
April 22, 2012 by
Former Gov. William Winter and wife Elise Winter react to comments during ceremonies honoring them as recipients of the third annual Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Womens Council during events Saturday at the University of Mississippi. The Legacy Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who epitomize the council’s goals of philanthropy, leadership and mentorship.Read the story …
Women’s Council to Honor Winters with Legacy Award
April 9, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Mississippi’s 58th governor and first lady, community builders William and Elise Winter, will receive the third annual Legacy Award from the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy April 21 at the University of Mississippi. The Legacy Award recognizes the contributions of individuals who epitomize the council’s goals of philanthropy, leadership and mentorship.Read the story …