2008 Humanitarian Award

In the 24 years Topaz has been held, the Humanitarian Award has only been presented once. This year, we will again make history. We proudly salute Garry Brown and the great strides he has taken to support the Dallas production community.

Mr. Brown spent several years in Dallas as a part of “Walker, Texas Ranger”. He played an instrumental role in bringing the internationally acclaimed “Prison Break” to North Texas, and spent countless hours in the state capital fighting for production incentives, testifying before special committees and sharing his story with legislators. Mr. Brown’s continued affirmation of Texas crews, talent, locations, and infrastructure has brought studio attention, exposure, and more work to Texas and his dedication to mentoring and providing opportunities to others paves the way for further development of our crew base.

Additionally, Garry and his wife Renee contribute to countless charity and community efforts, proving their commitment to the Dallas/Fort Worth area.