Texas Advocacy Project announces annual award recipients

Originally published by Jillian Beck.

The Texas Advocacy Project has announced the recipients of its annual awards recognizing community members who embody the nonprofit’s mission.

The organization—which aims to provide free legal services to victims of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across the state—will present the awards at its 10th Annual Black & White Ball on October 28.

Texas Supreme Court Justice Eva Guzman will receive the Vision Award, which recognizes a community leader committed to ending power-based personal violence in the state.

The Texas Advocacy Project will present the Courage Award, which recognizes a survivor who has demonstrated courage to escape her abuser and create a healthy life, to high school student Hailey Solis.

Mother and daughter Stephanie and Caroline McKenzie will receive the Generosity of Spirit Award for having a significant impact on the nonprofit through volunteering, programming, or fundraising.

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