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
Honorary Chairs
Patti & Michael Morgan
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 will celebrate this meaningful milestone on April 30, 2026. This special evening will reflect on the Museum’s history and impact, and we will also present the Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award to Patricia Heaton in recognition of her steadfast advocacy and moral leadership. Through your support of this significant event, the Museum continues to educate students, teachers, and the broader community—deepening understanding of the Holocaust, advancing human rights education, and inspiring individuals to stand up to antisemitism and hatred.
Patricia Heaton
This year, we will honor Patricia Heaton with 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. A passionate supporter of the Jewish community, she recently founded O7C, the October 7th Coalition, to mobilize Christian leaders and neighbors in visible solidarity with Jewish safety and resilience. Her unwavering support for the Jewish community exemplifies the integrity and compassion at the heart of this award.
Honorary Chairs
- Patti & Michael Morgan
Dinner Chairs
- Jeannie & Gary Wermuth
Host Committee Chairs
- Nancy & Jack Dinerstein
Host Committee
- Valerie Baron & Richard Leibman
- Susan & Sandy Baum
- Judy & David Bell
- Kathy & Drew Berkman
- Tali & Eric Blumrosen
- Susan & Michael Bono
- Vicki & Andy Bursten
- Rhona & Bruce Caress
- Debra & Steven Cohen
- Lori & Phil Cohen
- Linda & Dr. Michael Eisemann
- Denise & Steve Estrin
- Sandra & Steven Finkelman
- Nancy & Richie Freed
- Karen & Buster Freedman
- Martha & Donald Freedman
- Fredda & Gary Friedlander
- Barbara & Michael Gamson
- Heidi & David Gerger
- Nicole Nathan Gibson & George Gibson
- Cheryl & Stephen Golub
- Lynn Gordon & Hy Penn
- Punkin & Walter Hecht
- Renee & Alan Helfman
- Shelly & Brian Hendry
- BJ & Buddy Herz
- April & Albert Hiller
- Mady & Ken Kades
- Sandy & Van Lessig
- Melanie & Stan Levy
- Nancy Li-Tarim & Dr. Soner Tarim
- Reinnette & Stan Marek
- Marge & Hans Mayer
- Edith Mincberg
- Carol & David Neider
- Dana & Lane Pauly
- Joy & Scott Plantowsky
- Janet & Jeff Pozmantier
- Susie & Jeff Raizner
- Susan & Barrett Reasoner
- Susan & Max Reichenthal
- Polly & Ralph Robinson
- Elyn Rodriguez-Tatsis & Nicholas Tatsis
- Drs. Judith & Harvey Rosenstock
- Jeri & Marc Shapiro
- Nancy & Howard Shapiro
- Tami & Gregg Sheena
- Tracy & Gary Stein
- Mitzi Shure & Jerry Wische
- Limor & Stuart Smith
- Sue Smith
- Helen & Andy Spector
- Gail & Norman Stalarow
- Jessica Strehlow & Brian Caress
- Betty Tapick
- Alberta & Andrew Totz
- Ellen & Dan Trachtenberg
- David Traub
- Joy & Benjamin Warren
- Robin & Donald Wayne
- Irene Weingarten & Richard Wolf
- Inna Wizig
- Eileen & Lenny Weisman
- Jamie & Bert Wolf
- Beth Wolff
- Cyvia Wolff
- Katy & Ed Wolff
As of January 23, 2026
For questions or more information, contact 713-527-1622 or email lbjdinner@hmh.org.