Past Historymakers attend 2025 Historymakers Announcement event

 Many previously honored Arizona Historymakers attended the 2025 Historymakers Announcement event. Turns out a lot of them know each other! 

All ages enjoy 2023 Arizona Historymakers Exhibit

 Young and old, guests crowded the exhibit to view the 2023 Arizona Historymakers™ Exhibit October 14. A celebration of months and months of preparation by the Historical League, the ribbon cutting was met with cheers and applause.

Friends greet each other at 2023 Historymakers Celebration

 Make new friends, but keep the old . . . Girl Scout song rings true. 2023 Arizona Historymakers™, family and friends had so much to talk about at the Celebration October 14 at Arizona Heritage Center. Congratulations to the 2023 Arizona Historymakers™:

Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, The Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White.

Plans are moving forward for 2023 Arizona Historymakers

 Plans are moving forward to honor the 2023 Arizona Historymakers on October 14 at AZHC in Papago Park. 

Videos are being produced to tell the story of each honoree. Take a peek at the video from 2001 Historymaker Jerry Colangelo.

Congratulations to the 2023 Arizona Historymakers:

Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White

https://www.historicalleague.org/historymakers/jerry-colangelo

2023 Arizona Historymaker Denise D. Resnik recognized by many organizations

 The Historical League is proud to honor Denise D. Resnik as 2023 Arizona Historymaker with the Oct 14 event at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park. Ms. Resnik is being recognized for her many contributions by several other organizations as well.

Congratulations to all 2023 Arizona Historymakers. Frank M. Barrios, Michael M. Crow Ph.D., Angel Delgadillo, Dolan Ellis, Ira Fulton & the Fulton Family, Honorable Terry Goddard, Denise D. Resnik, Jeffrey M. Trent Ph.D., Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D., Mrs. Elizabeth J. White.

2023 Arizona Historymaker Denise D. Resnik interviewed by Carolyn Hartman

Denise D. Resnik – Visionary leader brought compassion and significant change to the treatment of autism. She is being honored by the Historical League as a 2023 Arizona Historymaker at the event Oct. 14, 2023 at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park.  

Recently League member Carolyn Hartman enjoyed interviewing Denise for her oral history. Photo taken by Historymaker Chair Diana Smith at Inspired Media 360 studios.

First Place AZ announced, “We’re proud to share that Founder & President/CEO Denise Resnik is this year’s @phxbizjournal's Nonprofit Summit keynote speaker. The summit is a great opportunity for nonprofit executives to connect with Valley business leaders & participate in enriching, educational workshops.”

Congratulations to all the 2023 Arizona Historymakers:

Frank M. Barrios

Michael M. Crow Ph. D.

Angel Delgadillo

Dolan Ellis

Ira Fulton & the Fulton Family

Terry Goddard

Denise D. Resnik

Dr. Jeffrey M. Trent Ph. D.

Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff M.D.

Mrs. Elizabeth J. White

2023 Historymaker Denise Resnik and First Place AZ

 From First Place AZ April Newsletter:

Historical League’s Arizona Historymakers welcomed Denise into the ranks of this illustrious group of state leaders as one of 10 awardees for 2023—its 43rd year. Historymakers are individuals who have distinguished themselves with noted achievements in such areas as the arts, athletics, communications, community service, education and entertainment—while maintaining their ties to Arizona. Visit the History League’s website for a fascinating, varied list of current and past honorees.

Lots of activity at 2023 Arizona Historymakers Announcement event Feb. 2023

Wanting to record the memories at the 2023 Arizona Historymakers Announcement, this creative attendee used her cell phone. It worked well to capture the speech of Historymaker Program Chair Diana Smith at the podium. https://youtu.be/HC0TIi-GlfE 

Congratulations

to 2023 Arizona Historymakers with official celebration October 14, 2023:

Frank Barrios

ASU President Michael Crow

Angel Delgadillo

Dolan Ellis

Ira Fulton & The Fulton Family

Terry Goddard

Denise Resnik

Dr. Jeffrey M. Trent

Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff

Mrs. Elizabeth White

Conversations were enthusiastic as attendees visited with 2023 Arizona Historymakers. Smiling faces tell the story of the successful event. It was time to celebrate and visit with the crowd supporting the new 2023 Arizona Historymakers.

Talented League member Linda Corderman will help co-ordinate the new 2023 Historymaker exhibit at Arizona Heritage Center. We are so grateful to have her participating in the displays for the 2023 Arizona Historymakers.

Sold Out Historymakers Announcement event

 Sold Out Event. League members spent 2023 Arizona Historymaker Announcement Feb. 23 event visiting with new Honorees and past Historymakers.

2023 Historymakers Announcement event

 Exciting time at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park as the 2023 Historymakers were announced. The reception was very well attended by Historymakers, dignitaries, press and Historical League members. 

Drumroll please - Announcement of our 2023 Arizona Historymakers: a very distinguished and diverse group who have done much for the state over the years. These Arizonans have made lasting contributions to society and the growth of Arizona:

Frank Barrios

ASU President Michael Crow

Angel Delgadillo

Dolan Ellis

Ira Fulton & The Fulton Family

Terry Goddard

Denise Resnik

Dr. Jeffrey M. Trent

Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff

Mrs. Elizabeth White

We look forward to the official Historymakers event Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park.

The 2023 honorees join the ranks of these previously honored Historymakers 

 

“A superb night of celebration” was the comment as crowds gathered for the announcement & reception of the 2023 Historymakers at Arizona Heritage Center. As Chair Diana Smith remarked, “Our guests left happy & smiling & awed by the depth of the Arizona history in the room.”

Historymaker Chair Diana Smith with husband David ready to welcome guests.

2001 Historymaker Stevie Ellis chats with Susan Dale and 2017 Historymaker Harry Papp.