Esther Don Tang's Awards
Selected award, honors, and special activities
| Esther Don Tang and Family honored with the Generations of Commitment Award by the Pima Council on Aging at its 41st Anniversary Gala, April 2008. |
| One of two people honored by the Catholic Foundation and the Diocese of Tucson at its Cornerstone Gala's "Celebrating Our Traditions," May 7, 2004. program cover [27K] Catholic Foundation's tribute to Esther [171 PDF] |
| 2003 Historymakers™ honoree. Read Esther's biography from the 2003 Historymakers™ Gala VII, March 1, 2003 |
| Ribbon cutting and unveiling of plaques in honor of Esther Don Tang at the dedication of the University of Arizona's Learning Services Building, October 25, 2002. Read more |
| University of Arizona to name a meeting area and garden in its new Learning Services Building in honor of Esther Don Tang. Read about from the Arizona Daily Star's July 14, 2001 |
| Esther served on the Community Diversity Council at AZNG 161st Air Refueling Wing in 2002. View an image of Esther with the Council members [75K] posing before an air tanker version of the C-97 and in a hangar [65K]. |
| Recognized as a Community Activist by the Tucson Citizen, January 19, 2001 |
| Honored by The Arthritis Foundation, September 30, 1999 |
| Honored by St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church at its community pipe organ concert, September 29, 1999 |
| Selected to introduce President William Jefferson Clinton at the Tucson Convention Center during his visit to Tucson, February 25, 1999. Read Esther's introductory remarks |
| Selected by Concerned Media Professionals as one of four "Women Who Helped Build Tucson," 1998. |
| La Doña de Pueblo de Tucson, 1997 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award, 1991 |
| Honorary Doctorate, University of Arizona, 1991 |
| Rosie Award, 1990 |
| Roots & Wings service award, 1989 |
| Pima Community College Distinguished Service Award, 1988 |
| Outstanding Citizen Award, City of Tucson, 1988 |
| Certificate of Appreciation, Republic of China, 1986 |
| Lady Commander of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, 1985 |
| University of Arizona Alumni Award, 1976 |
| Sertoma Club Meritorious Service to Mankind Award, 1973 |
| Tucson Woman of the Year in Administration, 1968 |
| Tucson Woman of the Year, 1955 |
