Julia “Julie” Brooks to Receive Prestigious Elizabeth Hudson Smith Award. 

The Desert Caballeros Western Museum is proud to honor Julia “Julie” Brooks with the Elizabeth Hudson Smith Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions to the community. The award will be presented at The Western Woman of Distinction Luncheon, held at the Museum’s Cultural Crossroads Learning Center on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 12 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.

Tickets are available at westernmuseum.org. Navigate to the “Cowgirl Up!” tab on the homepage or call 928-684-2272 (Monday–Friday during business hours) to reserve your spot. Past winners include Royce Kardinal, Theresa Dunn, and Betty Watt.