Award Winners Hector Garcia, Amy Talkingtion, Garry Brown with WIF.D President Meredith Stephens, Don Stokes and Singer/Songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman  

Catch all the photos in our Gallery under Topaz 2008 Highlights!  

Every year Topaz gets bigger and better, exhibiting all the glitz and glamor that it’s known for while “making a difference” in the community.  Set in the beautiful Eisemann Center, the crowd consisted of well high-heeled and well respected Women In Film.Dallas (WIF.D) members, industry professionals, friends and family who gathered for a great cause.  We are very proud of our deserving Topaz Award winners– Don Stokes, Garry Brown, Amy Talkington, and Sylvia Gill, our Spirit Award winner, along with the Dallas Film Commission Advocacy winner Hector Garcia– all five outstanding individuals whose efforts inspire all of us in the entertainment industry. 

The words "Women" and "Film" shone brightly as the video tributes paid homage to the recipients' achievements and set an example for everyone in the audience to aspire to.  As each honoree accepted his/her award and spoke to what had led to them to this point, it was apparent that they truly deserved and had earned the respect of everyone in the room and the community. 

The Topaz Award Gala functions as the primary fundraiser for the WIF.D Scholarship Program but this year WIF.D also gave a special salute to this year’s PSA recipient and every woman who has had breast cancer or knows someone with breast cancer.  Celebrated singer/songwriter and breast cancer survivor Beth Nielsen Chapman was featured and her melodious voice sent out a message of hope.  The program also premiered the WIF.D produced Public Service Announcement for The Bridge Breast Network, who also received a portion of the evening’s proceeds. Cynthia Salzman Mondell, past WIF.D President stated, "It was a powerful and moving piece that everyone who has ever sat in a doctor's office can relate to.  It brought tears to every eye."  

Topaz and Women in Film.Dallas is driven by a volunteer force and is grateful to those individuals whose dedication and hard work allowed Topaz to shine.  A special thanks is sent to our members whose involvement is the soul of this organization. Women In Film.Dallas is grateful for the generosity of our sponsors in this community.  We encourage our members, friends, and family to choose to patronize businesses that participate in our local causes. It is our hope and desire that these businesses will be blessed for the support they provided to Topaz and to Women in Film.Dallas.

As our film community grows, so does our spirit.  On behalf of Women in Film.Dallas, we wish to extend our thanks to everyone whose generosity, dedication and hard work made the Topaz Awards a fabulous success.  Due to your support WIF.D continues to empower, promote, and mentor women and men in the entertainment, communication, and media industries.

Thanks You to Our Sponsors for Making This Year's Topaz Such a Success!!!