Recipients of the Prestigious Marshall-Horton Excelsior Award

Over the years, it has been the tradition of the Marshall-Horton Family to honor a deserving recipient with The Excelsior Award. We, as a family, encourage everyone to participate in making changes; changes that will help build positive attitudes in the family, church, and community. Here is an archive of family members who have participated in making an impact by way of:

  • Performance in the Community

  • Commitment to Excellence in Education

  • Outstanding Missionary Efforts

  • Heroic or Life Saving Deed


Year Honored                    Honoree

1994                                    Melvin and Patricia Ann Sims

1996                                    James Adams

1998                                    Rosie Watson

2000                                  Franklin Adams Sr.

2002                                  Andrea Green

2004                                 James Marshall

2006                                Bobby Jean Marshall

2008                               Ernestine Fain

2010                                Louise Ford

2012                                Joey Watson

2014                                Darren Kleckley

2016                               Constance Denise Adams

2018 Jimmie Marshall

2020 Michael Ritch

2022 Tashawn Outlaw



1994 Excelsior Award Recipients

Patricia “Ann” Marshall Sims and Melvin Sims were the first recipients of the Marshall-Horton Excelsior Award under the Performance in the Community category for providing service and support to family members directly affected by Hurricane Andrew in 1992.

Hurricane Andrew made landfall around 5 am in Homestead, Florida, on August 24, 1992, with sustained wind speeds maxing out at 165 mph. It is still one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in US History. Andrew developed into a Category-5 hurricane in no more than 36 hours, roaring across south Florida and decimating the urban landscape in its wake. Not only did the storm reconfigure much of south Florida, causing an estimated $26.5 billion in direct damages in 1992, it also directly affected the lives of many Marshall-Horton Family members whose homes laid in its path.

As soon as the storm passed and she heard of the devastation her family members were experiencing, Ann jumped into action. The moment she was able to drive to South Florida from Orlando, FL she did, providing physical, emotional, and financial support to her loved ones. Her ongoing efforts included helping families navigate through their house insurance policies, supplying meals and clothing, and opening her home to family members who needed relief during their most vulnerable hours.

On this day, we honor the legacy of Ann Marshall and her undying love for her family. Thank you for your love and support!