This award is presented upon Board approval to honor outstanding users of the speaking voice who have achieved excellence in their field and who have given of themselves to help others toward that goal. Jessica Tandy, Academy Award winning actress, noted for her starring roles in the twilight of her career.
Life Goes On .
Celeste Holm , beloved star of stage, screen and television, Oscar award winner for her performance in Gentleman s Agreement , also known for creating the role of Ado Annie in the original production of Oklahoma and her Academy Award nomination in All About Eve . Anna Moffo Sarnoff , international soprano and operatic superstar. Ms. Moffo has performed, to great acclaim, in every major opera house in the world. She has been described as one of the greatest sopranos of the century.