Champions of the Dallas Arts

TACA reveals 2014 Silver Cup Award recipients at regal reception

Fabulous friends of TACA gathered at the lovely home of Jennifer and John Eagle to celebrate the announcement of Holly Mayer and Lucilo Peña as the 2014 Silver Cup Award honorees.

Founded in 1976 by arts advocate and former mayor Annette Strauss, the TACA Silver Cup is awarded each year to one man and one woman for outstanding contributions to the arts in Dallas. Mayer and Peña will receive their honors at the 36th annual TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon, to be held a the Hilton Anatole.

Guests mingled over cocktails before the big announcement, which led to lots of cheers by attendees, including Gillian Breidenbach, Doug Curtis, Simona Beal, Diane and Hal Brierley, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, and Lee Pappert.

Mayer has given generously to myriad performing arts and cultural organizations, including Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Arboretum.

“Holly has led and worked alongside some of Dallas’ most influential and generous philanthropists, who happily join her in the work to enrich our community’s cultural life," said 1998 Silver Cup Award recipient Joyce Mitchell. “She has worked quietly, and she never seeks recognition, making her even more deserving of this honor.”

Peña, architect and president of Billingsley Development Company, is a founding member of the development excellence committee for the North Texas Council of Governments. He is a trustee of the Dallas Museum of Art and chair of the building committee.

He also serves as a director of the Dallas Architectural Forum and is a member of Downtown 360 for the City of Dallas. He serves on the program advisory committee for the Nasher Sculpture Center and is a member of the president’s advisory council for the AT&T Performing Arts Center.

“Lucilo has been a tireless supporter of the arts in North Texas,” said John Eagle, 2011 Silver Cup Award Recipient. “He is a bridge builder who quietly works to connect the talented people of our community and inspire them to do great things for local arts and culture.”

Founded in 1966, TACA’s mission is to champion artistic excellence in performing arts organizations and encourage innovation, collaboration and engagement through financial support, stewardship and resources.

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Photo by Dana Driensky

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Fashion & Philanthropy

Dallas' chicest spring luncheon turns designer fashion into force for good

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Luncheon 2026

Photo courtesy of SAWA

Margaret Hancock, Paige Locke, Katherine Coker, Major Carolynn Webb, Lisa Troutt, Marilyn Spencer, Kimber Hartmann, Christina Cavalier

What: 35th Annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon

Where: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

The 411: Nearly 700 guests gathered Tuesday, April 21 for the Salvation Army Dallas Women’s Auxiliary’s chic Fashion Show & Luncheon, one of the most highly anticipated fundraising luncheons of spring. Hosted by event chair Katherine Coker and honorary chair Lisa Troutt, this year’s luncheon marked the auxiliary’s milestone 35th anniversary.

The "SAWA" luncheon - which resembles a daytime gala - is one of Dallas' most stylish spring traditions, blending philanthropy, fashion, shopping, and community impact for The Salvation Army of North Texas.

Photo courtesy of SAWA

Margaret Hancock, Paige Locke, Katherine Coker, Major Carolynn Webb, Lisa Troutt, Marilyn Spencer, Kimber Hartmann, Christina Cavalier

The afternoon featured a seated luncheon, "Chic Boutique" shopping opportunity, and Fashion Week-style runway presentation showcasing designer looks generously donated from some of Dallas’ most coveted closets and boutiques.

In a new addition for 2026, the auxiliary launched an Emerging Designer Competition, inviting designers from across Dallas-Fort Worth to submit original looks for the runway show. Winning designer Salvador Medina earned both first- and second-place honors, and Miguel Becerra got third place.

Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Luncheon 2026 The luncheon took place in the lobby of the Meyerson.Photo courtesy of SAWA

Guests browsed and bid on chic fashions throughout the afternoon in a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting Salvation Army programs that combat poverty, homelessness, and addiction across North Texas. Submitted designs and luxury fashions were also available for purchase at the Chic Boutique, a boutique-style shopping experience set up in the Meyerson lobby.

During the program inside the concert hall, Dallas Women’s Auxiliary president Kimber Hartmann and founding emeritus member Margot Perot recognized several standout supporters for their dedication and service: Margaret Hancock received the Margot Perot Service Award, Gene Jones was honored with the Legacy Award, and Marilyn Spencer received the Love in Action Award.

“We are so thrilled to have celebrated the annual Fashion Show & Luncheon this year alongside our generous advocates, partners, and donors,” said Major Carolynn Webb, area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas. “Each year this is a remarkable event that joins together so much of the North Texas community in the name of service."

Since its founding in 1993, the Fashion Show & Luncheon has raised more than $18 million to support The Salvation Army of North Texas and its mission to serve individuals and families in need throughout the region.

Who: Laura Bush, Meredith Land, Charlotte Jones, Haley Anderson, Katherine Wyker, Shannon Graham, Katherine Jaynes, Major Rob Webb, Claire Emanuelson, Jan Strimple, Paige Locke, Christina Cavalier, Patti Flowers, Kim Hext, Candice Winslow, Jennifer Dix, Laura Downing, Elizabeth Gambrell, Lisa Singleton, and nearly 700 more supporters, patrons, community leaders, and fashion enthusiasts.

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