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WINTER 2023-2024 22 WOMEN’S AUXILIARY BOARD Ruth Awards Christmas Celebration To learn more about the work of the Women’s Auxiliary Board, visit dbu.edu/wab or scan this code. Each year Dallas Baptist University honors distinguished women who exemplify devotion to God, family, and community symbolized in the biblical story of Ruth. The event, hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary Board on December 6, was celebrated in the Hillcrest Great Hall of the John G. Mahler Student Center. Susan Graves and Martha Edwards were recognized as the 2023 Ruth Award recipients. Jacque Delkus, President of the Women’s Auxiliary Board, opened the luncheon with prayer and a word of welcome to all in attendance. Following a Christmas performance by the DBU Chorale, DBU President Dr. Adam C. Wright gave an introduction and shared special remarks. Afterwards, Denise Campbell, Chairperson of this year’s Ruth Awards Luncheon Committee introduced the two honorees who were presented their awards by Brooke Graves and Daniel, Pierce, and Matthew Edwards. Leslie Moulton, Executive Director of the Women’s Auxiliary Board, closed the luncheon with a prayer of dedication. 2023 Ruth Award honorees Martha Edwards and Susan Graves DBU First Lady Candice Wright, WAB President Jacque Delkus, WAB Exec. Dir. Leslie Moulton, Ruth Awards Luncheon Chair Denise Campbell Noah Graves, Brooke Graves, Susan Graves, Grace Earles, Chris Earles, and Lexi Damm Pierce Edwards, Martha Edwards, Matthew Edwards, and Dr. Daniel Edwards

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