A botanist who was among a Nobel Prize-winning research team will be recognized by a Fort Worth organization set on saving the planet’s diminishing resources.
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas will present the International Award of Excellence in Conservation, Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Palmwood Event Center in Frost Tower Fort Worth. Hosts include Sasha and Ed Bass, Ramona and Lee Bass, Laura and Greg Bird, and Stephanie and Billy Brentlinger.
Created in 1995, the International Award of Excellence in Conservation honors those who exemplify the ideals expressed in BRIT’s mission. Honorees include scientists, conservationists, heads of state, philanthropists, Pulitzer Prize winners, and politicians.
This year’s award recipient, Dr. Shirley Sherwood, is a British botanist who was part of the research team of Nobel Prize-winner Sir James Black, whose group discovered Tagamet — one of the “most successful treatments” of duodenal ulcers, according to BRIT.
Nearly 30 years ago, Dr. Sherwood began to collect contemporary botanical illustrations and paintings inspired by her extensive travels. Her now comprehensive collection comprises around 1,000 artworks by 303 artists from 36 countries.
The event goes from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 2. Reach out to director of philanthropy Sara Richardson at [email protected] for more information or by phone at 817-332-2748.
