honoree
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“I’ve known Lisa for nearly three decades and believe that she is beyond deserving of this incredible honor,” fellow statue honoree and Lakers great Magic Johnson said in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026
Stier, director of children’s services and an “I Love My Librarian Award” honoree, launched the Activating Community Voices program, which joins stakeholders together to address issues including food insecurity, homelessness and early childhood development.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Atkins, who turns 30 in July, is a two-time All-Star and five-time All-Defensive honoree who played an important role in the Washington Mystics’ 2019 championship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Attendees took videos of him swaying beside the night’s honoree, a 15-year-old girl in a crown and glittering ivory ball gown celebrating her quinceañera.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
To the first honoree, he announces, “Well, here’s your book. Looks rather bilge to me from a glance at the title page, but, such as it is, here you are.”
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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