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. Gov. Winter is known for championing education in the state and racial reconciliation across the nation. Elise Winter has been heavily involved in Habitat for Humanity for more than 25 years. The programs were presented by C Spire Wireless, and other sponsors were Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrère & Denègre LLP; FedEx Corp.; Entergy; and Regions. The award is an initiative of the 12-year-old OMWC, a group that attracts scholarship funds, pairs recipients with mentors and provides leadership training. Male and female scholarship recipients pledge to “give back” through community service. OMWC has built an endowment of almost $8.6 million and supports 61 scholarships. UM photo by Kevin Cozart.