The 2021 Spirit of Excellence Awards was a night of celebration and special recognitions as HBU hosted the annual gala and awards ceremony on campus for the first time in the event’s history. Presented by The Joella & Stewart Morris Foundation, the event featured inspiring speeches from HBU President Dr. Robert Sloan and featured keynote speaker, Tim Tebow. Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr. was presented with HBU’s first Spirit of Excellence Legacy Award and Esther Wong received the night’s prestigious Spirit of Excellence Award. Dr. Barbara Taylor-Cox was presented with The President’s Award which was also awarded posthumously to Colonel Newton V. Cole. and Ray Cox.
Photo Highlights from 2021 Gala and Awards Ceremony | Credit: Michael A. Tims, University photographer
Stewart Morris, Jr., Lisa Simon, Esther Wong, Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr., Colton Cox, Dr. Barbara Taylor-Cox Tyler Cox, Susan Mendenhall, Gray Mendenhall and Dr. Robert Sloan
Dr. Robert Sloan
Melissa and Matt Morris
Dale Gregory, Esther Wong and Sharon Gregory
Tim Tebow and Dr. Robert Sloan
Robert Schotanus, Odilete Schotanus and Abe (Adams) Schotanus
Stewart and Joy Morris with Kelly and Gregg Matte
Tyler Cox, Dr. Barbara Taylor-Cox, Georgia Taylor and Colton Cox
Garen and Judy Graham
Marshall, Dakota, Becky, Steve and Matthew Kerns
HBU Gala VIP reception. 11/11/21
Stanley and Dr. Diane Williams with Lance and Cara Berkman
Archie and Linda Dunham with Tim Tebow
Dan and Cindy Wilford
Jim Smith and Dr. Robert Sloan
Gary and Kendra Blackmon with Eunice and Arthur Davidson
