Distinguished Alumni Awards

HPHS Distinguished Alumni Awards

Purpose: To honor Highland Park High School graduates and community leaders who have distinguished themselves through outstanding professional accomplishments, exemplary community service, and loyal support of the school district.

Program History: Started in 1989; nearly 160 honorees since inception

Geographic Scope: Highland Park High School alumni and community, Dallas, TX

Distinguished Alumni Award

• Eligibility: Attended HPHS for minimum 2 years; at least 30 years of age at time of nomination
• Note: Awards may be given posthumously with no age requirement
• Fields of Achievement: Arts, athletics, business, education, entertainment, law, medicine, military, music, philanthropy, politics, public service, religion, science

Distinguished Young Alumni Award

• Eligibility: Attended HPHS for minimum 2 years; graduated from HPHS; achieved great success in first 20 years after graduation
• Note: Awards may be given posthumously with no age requirement
• Fields of Achievement: Arts, athletics, business, education, entertainment, law, medicine, military, music, philanthropy, politics, public service, religion, science

Additional Awards

• Highlander Award: Recognition of community service
• Distinguished Service Award: Recognition of service contributions

Contact Information:

• Phone: (214) 780-4060
• Email: info@hpef.org
• Address: 4201 Grassmere Lane, Dallas, TX 75205

Organization: Highland Park ISD Education Foundation, registered 501(c)3, Tax ID 75-1999200

Recent Honorees (2025):

• Ken Crumley, MD (Class of 1959) - Distinguished Alumni Award
• Garrett Boone (Class of 1961) - Distinguished Alumni Award
• Jean Browne (Class of 1969) - Distinguished Alumni Award
• Richard Bohac (Class of 1964) - Distinguished Service Award
• Bob Clark (Class of 1964) - Highlander Award

Nomination Process for Distinguished Alumni Awards

1. Timeline:
- Nomination Deadline: November 1, 2026 (for 2027 awards)
- Nominations open: January of each year

2. Submit nomination: Details on specific nomination process and form available on the awards criteria page

3. Required information: Must meet eligibility criteria specific to award category

4. Contact for questions:
- Phone: (214) 780-4060
- Email: info@hpef.org