23rd Annual Lombardi Gala 2008
Awards and Special Guests
The Vincent T. Lombardi "Symbol of Courage"
Designed and donated in 1986 by Washingtonian John Safer, the "Symbol of
Courage" is permanently on display at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Each year a replica
is awarded to a person in the world of sports who has faced cancer and possesses those
qualities that made Coach Lombardi an inspiration to all people: dependability, courage,
discipline and honor. A monetary grant accompanies this award.
| Past Recipients |
| 1986 |
JACK
PARDEE
Former Linebacker, Washington Redskins |
| 1987 |
KARL NELSON
Tackle, New York Giants |
| 1988 |
MIKE ANDERSON
Running Back, University of Maryland Terrapins |
| 1989 |
FORREST GREGG
MAX MCGREE
FUZZY THURSTON
Members of Vince Lombardi's First Super Bowl Team |
| 1990 |
OTTO GRAHAM
Former Quarterback, Cleveland Browns |
| 1991 |
MORRIS SIEGEL
Sports Journalist |
| 1992 |
HEATHER FARR
LPGA Tournament Player |
| 1993 |
RODNEY PATTERSON
Division I Basketball, GWU Colonials |
| 1994 |
LEN DAWSON
Former Quarterback, Kansas City Chiefs |
| 1995 |
JOHN KRUK
First Baseman, Philadelphia Phillies |
| 1996 |
BRETT BUTLER
Center-fielder, Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 1997 |
SCOTT HAMILTON
Olympic Figure Skater |
| 1998 |
MARV LEVY
Former Head Coach, Buffalo Bills |
| 1999 |
ERIC DAVIS
Right Fielder, St. Louis Cardinals |
| 2000 |
JOE TORRE
Manager, New York Yankees |
| 2001 |
LANCE ARMSTRONG
Tour de France Champion |
| 2002 |
PATRICIA COOKSEY
Jockey, Churchill Downs |
| | 2003 |
JIM COLBERT
PGA Champions Tour Player |
|
2004 |
RICHARD PETTY
Owner, Petty Enterprises |
|
2005 |
PEGGY FLEMING
Olympian |
|
2006 |
DANIEL M. SNYDER
Owner, Washington Redskins |
|
2007 |
KEN VENTURI
U.S. Open Champion and CBS Announcer |
The Vincent T. Lombardi "Symbol of Caring"
Another John Safer design, this award was established in 1992 and is on display at the
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. A replica is presented annually for devoting extraordinary efforts
to encourage cancer research, prevention and treatment through awareness and philanthropy.
| Past Recipients |
| 1992 |
NANCY
BRINKER
Susan G. Komen Foundation |
| 1993 |
KATHERINE FOLGER
Philanthropist |
| 1994 |
PAUL TAGLIABUE
NFL Charities |
| 1995 |
MARGARET HODGES
Lombardi Gala Founder |
| 1996 |
NANCY MURKOWSKI
Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska |
| 1997 |
KATHARINE GRAHAM
The Washington Post |
| 1998 |
CHARLOTTE G. GRAGNANI
Friend & Benefactor |
| 1999 |
IRWIN ZAZULIA
Hecht's |
| 2000 |
EVELYN H. LAUDER
Breast Cancer Research Foundation |
| 2001 |
JOHN JAFFE
Manhattan Jaguar, Lincoln-Mercury of Rockville |
| 2002 |
DON SHULA
Don Shula Foundation, Inc. |
| | 2003 |
CAROLYN DEAVER
"Look Good...Feel Better® Program |
|
2004 |
ANDREA ROANE
WUSA 9 News |
|
2005 |
DAN JANSEN
Olympian |
|
2006 |
VINCENT F. PAPALE
Former Wide Receiver, Philadelphia Eagles |
|
2007 |
TONY SNOW
Former White House Press Secretary
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Margaret L. Hodges Leadership Award
Created in 2000 to recognize the sustained contributions of time, energy, financial resources and leadership to the Lombardi Gala and the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center by Gala Founder, Margaret Hodges.
| Past Recipients |
| 2001 |
JILL S. KIRKPATRICK |
| 2002 |
NANCY CHISTOLINI
Sr. VP Fashion and Public Affairs, HECHT'S |
| | 2003 |
MARGARET WIMSATT |
|
2004 |
SARAH BOYER JENKINS
Sarah Boyer Jenkins & Assoc. |
|
2005 |
PAUL SCHWEITZER
Studley, Inc. |
|
2006 |
BERNARD and SARAH GEWIRZ |
|
2007 |
JOHN SAFER
Sculptor |
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