The First Family Award was presented to:  George and Olive Osmond

of the Osmond Foundation by Donny Osmond, . . ."for helping hearing impaired children . . . which has now become known as The Children's Miracle Network to help ALL sick children in Children's Hospitals."

The Starkey Hearing Foundation honors Olive Osmond as founder of The Children's Miracle Network!

Reba McEntire was presented "The Family Award on July 3, 2004 at The Stadium of Fire, by David, Doug and Scott Osmond of  The Osmonds Second Generation who serve as Youth Chairmen for One Heart and TheFamily.com

The award said: "Presented to Reba McEntire . . .for your positive example and in standing up for good family values and entertainment." 

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Reba and the Osmonds had a nice visit just before the show.  She loved the "spirit" of the people in Utah.

The Family Award was presented to the #1 Female recording artist Martina McBride and her husband John McBride, July 2003. Presented by Alan Osmond of The One Heart Foundation.

The award is inscribed:

"Presented to Martina and John Mcbride for living great examples and in putting your marriage and family first."

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The Family Award was recently presented to recording artist Tim McGraw and his wife Faith Hill.

The award was presented following a McGraw concert in Salt Lake City, May 1, 2003. Faith Hill was unavailable when the award was presented, but Tim said, "Faith is going to love this."

Presented by the Osmonds 2nd Generation, the award is inscribed:

"Presented to Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. With your many individual successes we recognize you both together in your devotion to marriage and family."

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Alan Osmond presents The Family Award to Sean Hannity (right), star of the "Sean Hannity Show" and host on the FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S highly successful, "Hannity and Colmes."  In addition to his "on-air" duties, Hannity is also author of the New York Times best seller, "Let Freedom Ring: Winning the War of Liberty Over Liberalism." The Award is inscribed:

"Presented to Sean Hannity for his inspiring speaking and writing in defense, support, and in promoting with vigor those values which are most important to The Family."

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The Award is inscribed:   "Presented to Robert (Bill) Austin, in appreciation for his dedication to strengthening families of the hearing impaired."

 

The Family Award honoring the late Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, was announced last year; however, Mr. Rogers passed away before accepting the Award. Thus, it was delivered to his widow. The Award is inscribed:

"To Fred McFeely Rogers - In recognition of the many years you have blessed our families with your "Neighborhood."

Fred Rogers, better known as television's "Mister Rogers," a cultural icon and kindly neighbor to generations of American children.
"His mission was to work with families and children for television."

 

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Ambassador George W. Haley, received the One Heart Family Award on behalf of his brother, Alex Haley, author of the acclaimed book "Roots." Ambassador Haley serves as U.S. Ambassador to Gambia, the native country of his ancestor Kunte Kinte. To learn more about how Ambassador Haley has come full circle, read, "Roots which have given him Wings. . . ." The Award is inscribed.

"Presented to Ambassador Haley with appreciation for all that you and your family have done to strengthen the "ROOTS" of . . . The Family."

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Suzanne Osmond presents American Mother's Barbara Smith

with the Family Award in behalf of Phyllis Marriot, Honorary President. 

The award is inscribed: 

"To:  American Mothers, Inc. in appreciation for your stand in strengthening the moral and spiritual foundations of the Home and Family, and the importance of the role of Mothers."

On July 3rd, 2005, Alan Osmond awarded The Family Award to: 

"America's Freedom Foundation . . .for proclaiming our rights, celebrating our freedoms . . .and in strengthening our families!" 

Presented by One Heart Foundation at "Stadium of Fire" in Provo, Utah July 3, 2005, with 50,000+ people plus carried LIVE around the world on the Armed Forces Network.

On September 10th, 2005, Virl Osmond presented "The Family Award" to:   Gene, Don, & Jay Fullmer of the Fullmer Foundation . . . ?For teaching our youth to ?Strengthen Families? by Fighting for what?s Right!?

Gene Fullmer, a West Jordan, Utah native who has twice claimed the World Middleweight Championship.  Gene Fullmer?s professional record was 55-6-3 with 24 KO?s. His classic battles with ?Sugar Ray? Robinson resulted in a 2-1-1 advantage for Fullmer. Gene Fullmer was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1991.

In behalf of One Heart Foundation and TheFamily.com, Jim Harper,(on the right) Director of Brigham Young University's School of Family Life, presented The Family Award on September 23, 2005 to: David Blankenhorn and the Institute for American Values . . . "for reinforcing the Strengths of the Family and in making the lives of children and families better." A group photo featuring (from left to right): Dr. Lorraine Blackman of the Indiana University School of Social Work and the African American Family Life Education Institute; Dr. Jean Bethke Elshtain, Laura Spelman Rockefeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics at the University of Chicago Divinity School (and Chair of the Institute for American Values' Board of Directors); David Blankenhorn, President of the Institute for American Values; Dr. James Harper, Dean of the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University; Dr. Thomas Holman of the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University; and Mr. Craig A. Cardon of Cardon Hiatt Companies (and Member of the Institute for American Values' Board of Directors).

On September 27, 2005 (National Family Day), One Heart Foundation presented The Family Award to: Jim Harper of "Brigham Young University's School of Family Life . . . for Strengthening Families by following their charter, The Family: A Proclamation to the World, and in turning the hearts of young fathers and young mothers to their children."

Presented on November 12, 2005, to:  James Levoy Sorenson (received by:

Ugo Perego,) for connecting families around the world using DNA and Genealogy.?    (See press release)  The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a pioneer in using DNA and genealogical records to help connect families throughout the world.  The use of DNA can verify existing genealogies, and help to fill in gaps and confirm relationships. (Presented by Alan Osmond & Kent Norton of One Heart Foundation & Scoutmedia.)

Maintained by:  One Heart Foundation