Dorothy Bland, Dean of the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism, speaks at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards.

Bob Phillips, Dan Stricklin, and Mike Snyder of the Texas Country Reporter receive TV Feature - Extended award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards.

Matt Largey of KUT radio receives Barbara Jordan Media Award for story "Legally Blind Austin Man to Run Boston Marathon." Pictured with William Greer, featured in the story.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan Media Award medallion with image of Barbara Jordan in profile.

Chelsea Henderson, editor of the Lamar University Press, receives the College Award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. Also pictured is Aaron Bangor, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Ralph Barrera, photojournalist for the Austin American-Statesman, receives photojournalism award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. Pictured with Aaron Bangor, member of Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Photograph of Special Contribution winners at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. From left to right: Aaron Bangor, Alex R. Murphy, Sarah Murphy, Dennis Borel, and William Greer.

Internet winners, Omar Gallaga and Ralph Barrera of the Austin American-Statesman at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards (Tina Phan not pictured).

Group photograph taken at an Emerald Eagle event.

Adam Winkler, KEYE-TV Sports anchor, receives Barbara Jordan Media Award for TV Feature, "Fran-Tastic". Also pictured is Aaron Bangor, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Nikki Lyssy of Westlake High School, receives the High School Student award at the Barbara Jordan Media Awards. Also pictured is Aaron Borger, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Bruce Tomaso accepts Barbara Jordan Media Award on Sarah Mervosh's behalf, for Print. Also pictured is Aaron Bangor, member of the Texas Governor's Committee on People with Disabilities.

Photograph of a saddle bag and a pair of spurs.

Photograph of two pairs of women's boots size 5, one pair is black and the other is white.

Photograph of a woman walking down the hallway of the General Academic Building (GAB) on the University of North Texas (UNT) campus.

Maria and Dimitry with the Lamkang children during the first death anniversary celebration of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. They helped in documentation of the songs and dances performance during the celebration.

Lamkang Laapuus singing the traditional folk songs during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi.Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father. Participated by the community members and by the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL in order to document the Lamkang culture, dances and songs.

Lamkang community meat cutting by men during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deering Khu village. This picture shows how they are cutting the pieces to serve the community. Organized by the family of Loveson Shilshi in memory of his late father. Participated by the community members and by the Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL in order to document the Lamkang culture, dances and songs.

Photograph of Motit Dilbung one of the lead dancers fixing the changbom for the young dancer during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi at Deerignkhu Village, Chandel Manipur.

Laapuu singers ready to sing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration.

Photograph of Laapii and Laapuu in a break while singing during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration. A traditional drum is seen in the picture too.

Laapuu and Laapii main singers during the first death anniversary of late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration.

Photograph of Sgangnong Leivon wife of late Behon Shilshi during the first death anniversary of her husband late Behon Shilshi of Deering Khu. Organized by Loveson Shilshi and his family in memorial of their father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and Sil participated to document the traditional dances, songs and story telling during the celebration.

Photograph of two lamber ksuu Rengthot Tholung and Motit Dilbung at the first death anniversary celebration of late Behon Shilshi at Deeringkhu village, Organized by Loveson and his family in memory of his late father. Lamkang Language Education Committee and SIL participated to document the cultural dances and songs in the event.