2026 LBJ MORAL COURAGE AWARD DINNER
30th Anniversary
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Registration and reception at 6:00 pm | Dinner and program at 7:00 pm
Cocktail attire
Hilton Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar St
Honoring
Patricia Heaton
Emmy Award-winning actress, author, and advocate against antisemitism
Dinner Chairs
Jeannie & Gary Wermuth
Host Committee Chairs
Nancy & Jack Dinerstein
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With the year 2026 marking Holocaust Museum Houston’s 30th Anniversary, we are thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion the evening of April 30th as we reflect on the Museum’s history and celebrate its many accomplishments. In addition, we will present Patricia Heaton with the 2026 LBJ Moral Courage award.
Patricia Heaton
This year, we will honor Patricia Heatonwith the 2026 LBJ Moral Courage Award in recognition of her remarkable leadership and unwavering support for the Jewish community. Emmy Award-winning actress, bestselling author, producer, and dedicated ally combating antisemitism, Heaton is best known for her iconic roles in Everybody Loves Raymond, The Middle, and Carol’s Second Act. She has earned multiple Primetime Emmy and SAG Awards over her 25-year career, creating beloved and relatable characters that resonate with audiences worldwide. Beyond her work on screen, she founded O7C, the October 7th Coalition, a movement uniting Christian leaders and neighbors in public and private solidarity with the Jewish people. An author, producer through her company FourBoys Films, and champion of meaningful “second acts,” Heaton brings clarity, conviction, and purpose to every facet of her work.
Dinner Chairs
- Jeannie & Gary Wermuth
Host Committee Chairs
- Nancy & Jack Dinerstein
For questions or more information, contact 713-527-1622 or email lbjdinner@hmh.org.