Luminaries
The Luminaries is a recognition program with the mission to preserve the past and inspire the future. The program celebrates Tampa’s greatest community leaders and shares their stories with the community as a whole.
Meet the Luminaries
A Luminary is more than a leader. The men and women honored are exemplified by their inspiring leadership, commitment to lasting community impact through advocacy, and achievement of prominence or distinction in a particular sphere.

Fran Davin

Doretha Edgecomb

Ron Weaver

Rosemary Armstrong

Joseph Capitano, Sr.

Judy Genshaft

Rosemary Henderson

T. Terrell Sessums

Mary Lynn Ulrey

Betty Castor

Katherine Essrig

J. Thomas Touchton

Celia Ferman

Arthenia Joyner

Lincoln Tamayo

Richard Gonzmart

Sister Claire LeBoeuf

Bob Martinez
The Documentaries
Produced by WEDU PBS, The Luminaries captures the stories of these outstanding leaders. The documentaries premiere at prime time and are then accessible for free streaming to viewers.
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The Luminaries 2021
Featuring Fran Davin, Doretha Edgecomb, and Ron Weaver
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The Luminaries 2019
Featuring Dr. Judy Genshaft, Joe Capitano, and Rosemary Armstrong
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The Luminaries 2018
Featuring Rosemary Henderson, Mary Lynn Ulrey, and T. Terrell Sessums
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The Luminaries 2017
Featuring The Honorable Betty Castor, Judge Katherine Essrig, and J. Thomas Touchton
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The Luminaries 2016
Featuring Arthenia Joyner, Lincoln Tamayo, and Celia Ferman
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The Luminaries 2015
Featuring Sister Claire LeBoeuf, Governor Bob Martinez, and Richard Gonzmart