Awards

1945-01-01 00:00:00

Purple Heart

As Captain in the Army Field Artillery in World War II, Henry T. Segerstrom was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained at the Battle of the Bulge

1971-01-01 00:00:00

Outstanding Citizen Award

Orange Coast College Outstanding Citizen Award

1971-06-05 13:58:34

Hall of Fame Inductee

U.S. Army Artillery School

1971-06-11 13:58:34

Citizen of the Year

Awarded by Coast Community College. Segerstrom was honored for his civic work and contributions to both and and public education.

1974-02-23 00:00:00

Fifth Heart Award

A salute to the Segerstrom Family, the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce presented the Heart Award, its highest accolade, to the Segerstrom' Family's distinguished history that included an interest in every facet of community life since the turn of the century.

1977-05-18 00:00:00

The Mardan Award

The Mardan Award was presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Mardan Center of Education Therapy. The Mardan School is a non-profit school that fulfills the educational needs of children in Orange County. Since 1962, its mission is to support bright children whose emotional, social, behavioral, and/or learning difficulties have impacted their ability to succeed in typical school settings.

1977-05-21 00:00:00

Scroll of Appreciation

Awarded to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa in recognition of his many contributions to the building of a better Costa Mesa.

1981-01-01 00:00:00

Meritorious Achievement in the Arts Award

Awarded to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Orange County Arts Alliance

1981-11-14 00:16:56

Pioneers of Enterprise Honored

Chapman College, Orange County's privately supported college marked its anniversary at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel, creating an "American Celebration". The centerpiece of the evening was a multimedia presentation that honored four families and individuals in pioneering enterprise. The four families and individuals were the Segerstroms, the Knott family, Carl Karcher and Dr. Arnold O. Beckman. The honorees shared similar traits. They acted on principles of initiative, individual responsibility and hard work to build enterprises of great size. They also enriched their communities with support of arts and education.

1981-12-03 00:00:00

Certificate of Recognition/Patron of the Arts

Awarded to Henry T. Segerstrom for his outstanding service to the community and design profession by the Orange County Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

1982-01-01 00:00:00

First Golden Baton Award

Award presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County. Segerstrom was the first to received this award. Subsequently other award winners would include such luminaries as Zubin Mehta. The award recognizes people who have been art activists and supporters

1982-01-01 00:16:56

Headliner of the Year Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Orange County Press Club

1982-01-01 00:16:56

First Patron of the Arts Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Orange County Master Chorale

1983-01-01 00:00:00

Man of the Year

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Mesa Consolidated Water District

1983-01-01 00:16:56

Honorary Board Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the South Coast Repertory Theatre for his continued support of the company

1983-04-25 00:16:56

Man of the Year

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce for his contributions in making the city of Costa Mesa a well-planned urban center.

1983-04-27 00:00:00

Man of the Year Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce in recognition of his outstanding community service

1983-11-16 00:16:56

Champion of the Year

Henry T. Segerstrom is honored by the Orange County Chapter of the March of Dimes for his unselfish devotion and dedication to provide Costa Mesa and the surrounding communities with distinctive commercial development and cultural facilities.

1984-04-01 00:16:56

Business Committee for the Arts Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the National Business Committee for the Arts for his development of South Coast Plaza. The Business Committee for the Arts was founded in 1967 by David Rockefeller and other business leaders to encourage businesses to invest in the arts.

1985-01-01 00:00:00

Arts and Humanities Award

Awarded to Henry T. Segerstrom by the National Watercolor Society

1985-01-01 00:16:56

Ninth Annual Service Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the California Theatre Council

1985-01-01 00:16:56

Arts and Humanities Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the National Watercolor Society for his philanthropic support

1985-01-26 00:00:00

Honor for Henry T. Segerstrom

The California Theatre Council honored Henry T. Segerstrom at their Ninth Annual Awards Dinner. The California theatre community honored Segerstrom for his leadership in the support of theatre and all the arts. The California Theater building, at 1122 Fourth Avenue (at C St.) inSan Diego, was built in 1927 at a cost of $340,000, The Spanish Colonial Revival building, designed by John Paxton Perrine, was added to the list of San Diego's Register of Designated Historical Resources in 1990.

1985-01-26 00:16:56

Certificate of Commendation

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by Los Angeles Major Tom Bradly

1985-06-06 00:16:56

Commendation for Distinguished Public Service

Henry T. Segerstrom was recognized by the California Water Commission for his years, 1957 to 1984, as Director of the Orange County Water District. Henry Segerstrom served three consecutive terms as the President of the Board of Directors and initiated the District's commitment to waste water reclamation that resulted in the construction of Water Factory 21 ad was able to settle the long-standing water rights disputes int he Santa Ana River. He contributed is tie, ability, and business experience to the work of the District and established a management technique that made the Orange County Water District unique int he State of California.

1985-11-17 00:16:56

Business in the Arts Award

The Business in the Arts Award was presented by The Orange County Business Committee for the Arts to Henry T. Segerstrom and C.J. Segerstrom & Sons in recognition of his outstanding achievements in support of the arts.

1986-01-01 00:00:00

Business in the Arts Award

Presented by Orange County.

1986-01-01 00:00:00

Thomas Jefferson Award

American Society of Interior Designers Thomas Jefferson Award.

1986-01-01 00:00:00

Half Century Club Award

Presented by Stanford School of Business.

1986-01-01 00:16:56

Community Service Award

Orange County Musician's Association Community Service Award.

1986-01-01 00:16:56

Executive of the Year

Executive Magazine's 1986 Executive of the Year plaque.

1986-01-01 00:16:56

The Thomas Jefferson Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the American Society of Interior Designers

1986-01-01 00:16:56

Outstanding Executive in Entertainment

Presented by Executive Magazine

1986-01-01 00:16:56

The Medici Award

Awarded to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce for his support of the arts and culture in Southern California

1986-01-01 00:16:56

Honoary Doctorate of Laws Degree

Bestowed on Henry T. Segerstrom by Western State University, College of Law at 111 North State College Boulevard, Fullerton, California

1987-11-22 00:00:00

Distinguished Achievement Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Business Committee for the Arts

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Leonardo Da Vinci Award

Developer and philanthropist Henry T. Segerstrom on Friday received the 1988 Leonardo da Vinci Award from the California Confederation of the Arts at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The award, created in 1982, is the only statewide honor given to an individual "for exemplary contributions to the arts."

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Tony Award

Awarded to the South Coast Repertory Theatre for distinguished achievement by a Regional Theatre

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Los Angeles Beautiful Business and Industry Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by Los Angeles, Inc. for his extraordinary contribution to the beautification of Southern California. Named for the founder of Los Angeles Beautiful, the award was created to recognize "exceptional service or significant contribution" made by a person or organization to the improvement of the Southland's environmental quality.

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Man of the Decade Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by The Metropolitan Journal

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Antoinette Perry Award

Elected as Second Member-Honorary Board of the South Coast Repertory

1988-01-01 00:00:00

Distinguished Achievement Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom from the National Business Committee for the Arts for his outstanding support of the arts. The awards, which are presented jointly by Business Committee for the Arts Inc. and Forbes Magazine, are given out annually on the recommendation of an independent panel of judges. To date 454 American businesses located in 186 cities and 44 states have won the awards.

1988-10-14 00:00:00

Proclamation of Commendation

County Supervisor of the Fifth District a d on behalf of its citizens, the district commended Henry Segerstrom for his extraordinary contributions to the Arts and congratulate him upon receiving the prestigious Leonardo da Vinci Award for 1988. Henry Segerstrom was selected as the 1988 recipient of the Leonardo da Vinci Award for his continuous and outstanding contributions of time, energy and money; and was instrumental to and played a leadership role in the creation of the Performing Arts Center and made it a reality. Henry Segerstrom, as Chairman of the Performing Arts Center, capably directed the largest fund development program within Orange County and secured an endowment to the Arts of $65,000,000.

1988-10-14 00:00:00

Leonardo da Vinci Award

Developer and philanthropist Henry T. Segerstrom received the 1988 Leonardo da Vinci Award from the California Confederation of the Arts at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The award, created in 1982, is the only statewide honor given to an individual "for exemplary contributions to the arts."

1988-11-02 00:16:56

Swedish Order of the Polar Star, Honorary Title of Commander

Bestowed by His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden on Henry T. Segerstrom, knighted in recognition of Sweden's 350th Anniversary in America

1989-01-01 00:00:00

Distinguished Achievement Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the OC Business Committee for the Arts

1990-11-01 00:00:00

Distinguished Achievement Award

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by the Business Committee for the Arts

1991-11-06 00:00:00

Host/Humanitarian of the Year

Presented to Henry T. Segerstrom by Les Dames of Los Angeles, International Hostesses (de Champagne). The award is presented annually to a citizen who has effectively furthered the volunteer services of the organization whose purpose it is to project America and California as hospitality landmarks of global goodwill and friendship.

1992-05-05 00:16:56

Builder/Developer of The Century

The University of California Irvine Sumigarden Conference honored Henry T. Segerstrom.

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