History Makers
Since 2000, Pasadena Museum of History has honored Contemporary History Makers for their contributions to our cultural community. A Contemporary History Maker is defined as an individual or business whose civic passion, innovative design, or charitable interests continue to shape Pasadena’s unique and rich heritage. We honor new History Makers annually at our Contemporary History Makers Gala. Our Contemporary History Makers are also recognized with Commemorative Tiles in front of the Museum’s History Center.
2019
Helen Baatz & Her Late Husband John Baatz*
Mireya & Larry Jones
Jack & Lacreta Scott
2018
John & Ginny Cushman
Judy Wilson
Bill & Judy Opel
2017
Ken & Tracy McCormick
Penny Plotkin
2016
Dave & Holly* Davis
Thomas Seifert & Dianne Philibosian, PhD
The Honorable Richard J. Ward & Ann Ward
Robert Winter, PhD*
2015
The Honorable Bill Bogaard
2014
Pasadena Tournament of Roses®
Rose Bowl Operating Company
The Langham Huntington, Pasadena
2013
Hahn & Hahn LLP
Dorothy Trask Clune Murray Foundation
Nat B. Read
Marilyn* & Jud Roberts
2012
The Paloheimo Foundation
Karen Craig
Don Fedde
Janet Kadin
William F. Kruse
Laura Thompson
Randolph G. Wilson
Fred G. Zepeda
2011
Wells Fargo
Jane & Dan Armel
Peggy & Bruce* Stewart
2010
Jim Watterson
2009
Larry Mantle
Denise Nelson Nash
Betsey & Sid* Tyler
2008
Christle Balvin
Betty* & Charles* McKenney
Joel Sheldon, III
Larry Wilson
2007
Ann Hassett & Bob Niemack
Ellen & Harvey Knell
Sally* & Phil* Swan
Regina & Ian Whitcomb
2006
Ann & André Chaves
Brenda & Bill Galloway
2005
Bob Ray Offenhauser*
2004
NASA/JPL’s Mars Exploration Team
2003
Claire Bogaard
Marilyn & Gene Buchanan
Don McIntyre
Dan Mellinkoff
Larry Morrison
Sue Mossman
Jim Plotkin*
Marsha Rood
John Wilson
2002
David Baltimore, Ph.D.
George Ellery Hale*
William Pickering, Ph.D.*
Maxine Singer, Ph.D.
2001
Iwan Serrurier*
Mark Serrurier*
2000
Harry Usher*
*Deceased