The 54th annual Ball, held on May 1 at the Museum, paid tribute to the Museum’s three Chairmen Emeriti—Margaret Gresham Livingston, Thomas N. Carruthers, Jr., and the late William M. Spencer III. These three chairmen “have dreamed and achieved monumental goals that have changed the Museum in profound ways,” said David Hezlep, cochair of the Decades Committee along with Maggie and Will Brooke. “They continue to influence our future success.”

The black-tie gala included cocktails, a culinary dinner experience by Frank and Pardis Stitt, and big band music and dancing by the Malemen Band. Mandy Majerik of Hothouse Design created an atmosphere of simple elegance. The evening raised $299,501 in support of the institution’s education programs and outreach efforts. This is the second highest net for this event.

Appreciation goes out to all of our patrons for their generous support and participation in the life of the Museum.

Visionary

Mr. and Mrs. F. Dixon Brooke, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Brooke
Miss Eleanor Kidd

Sustainer

Alabama Power Company
Altec, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Neal L. Andrews, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Carruthers, Jr.
Harbert Management Corporation
Energen
Mr. David B. Hezlep
Mrs. Charles W. Ireland
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Livingston, Jr.
Motion Industries, Inc.
Protective Life Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Rediker
Regions Financial
Sterne Agee
Vulcan Materials Company

Benefactor

Jemison Investment Co., Inc.
Ms. Pauline Ireland
Mitchell Industries, Inc.
Mr. Mark J. Rosse and
Mrs. Kaye McWane-Rosse
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Smith

Sponsor

Balch & Bingham LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin R. Engel
Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Fletcher
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harbert
Mrs. Helen S. Hudgens
Mr. and Mrs. Willam C. Hulsey
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan L. Kimerling
Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Patton