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! 

2001 Historymaker Stevie Eller at 2023 Historymaker Celebration

 Stevie Eller knew almost everyone who attended the 2023 Arizona Historymaker Celebration at the Arizona Heritage Center. Honored as 2001 Historymaker along with husband Karl, she continues to support Historical League events.

2023 Historymaker Dr. Von Hoff greets Stevie

How did the Arizona Historymakers Program begin?

 Who started the Arizona Historymakers™ Program? In 1992, Mary Ward, Pam Ward and Marilyn Parke worked with then-museum director Andrew Masich to honor Arizonans who have made a major impact in our lives. 

Historymakers first chair Marilyn Parke wrote, “The Recognition Program seeks to preserve Arizona’s history and familiarize the public, particularly our youth, with special Arizonans from diversified fields.” 

Susan Dale has been active since that first Gala with fundraising and organization.

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.