The 7th Annual Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards Program and Banquet

Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Texas State Aquarium, Corpus Christi, Texas

The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation (CBBF) is pleased to announce the 2009 Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards Program. The awards program is designed to recognize and honor outstanding Coastal Bend citizens, educators, businesses, governing bodies and other entities that have made significant contributions to the protection of the natural resources, habitats and native species of the Coastal Bend.

Proceeds help the Coastal Bend Bays Foundation provide outreach, research and educational opportunities promoting conservation of freshwater and coastal natural resources.

AND THE WINNERS ARE?

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Sponsors COASTAL BEND TOP SPONSOR: • COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM • Texas Commission on Environmental Quality WETLANDS SPONSORS: • Flint Hills Resources • Port of Corpus Christi Authority DELTA TABLE SPONSOR: • Gulf of Mexico Foundation • NavyArmy Federal Credit Union COVE TABLE SPONSORS: • Center for Coastal Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi • City of Corpus Christi • Clean Economy Coalition • Coastal Bend Sierra Club • Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau • Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi • HDR Engineering, Inc. • Naismith Engineering • Senator and Mrs. Carlos F. Truan • Texas State Aquarium • The University of Texas Marine Science Institute GENERAL DONORS: • Bernie Paulson • Sherwin Alumina IN-KIND SPONSORS: • Aloe Tile • Jerry B's Kayak Sales and Rentals • Port of Corpus Christi Authority • Ridgway's		2009 Winners Press Release / Award Winners and Selection Committee 2008 Winners   2007 Winners   2006 Winners   2005 Winners   2004 Winners   2003 Winners   Click here for a list of past winners or visit previous year's links. (photos by Carrie Robertson, thirdcoastphoto.com)

2009 Award Categories

2009 Nomination Guidelines, Categories & Previous Winners
DEADLINE for Nomation Submission WAS October 5, 2009.
You may submit your nominations online by clicking here.

Public Service - a public servant whose efforts and leadership on behalf of the Coastal Bend Region exceed the requirement of his or her job.

Citizen Volunteer - a citizen who dedicates time and energy to the preservation of the Coastal Bend Region without any expectation of compensation or recognition.

Coastal Community - farsighted public stewardship over the Coastal Bend's resources and for leadership in enhancing the Coastal Bend environments.

Business and Industry - a Coastal Bend company for leadership in giving protection of the region's environments the high priority they deserve.

Small Business - a Coastal Bend small business for leadership in giving protection of the region's environments the high priority they deserve.

Nonprofit Group or Organization – a nonprofit Coastal Bend organization that has worked to preserve the region's heritage, protect the natural environment, and nurture the prosperity of the Coastal Bend.

Public Awareness - an institution or individual for dedication and effectiveness in raising Texans public awareness about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.

Elementary Education - an individual teacher for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texas students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.

Middle School Education - an individual teacher for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texas students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.

High School Education - an individual teacher for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texas students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.

Higher Education - University and College - an institution or individual professor or instructor for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texans about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.

Coastal Bend Bays Foundation Chairman's Award - Given for commitment to and extraordinary effectiveness in preserving Texas' rich coastal heritage. Special category selected by CBBF President.

Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Award: The award criteria is outlined by a committee of CBBF. Nominations are solicited from the Coastal Bend Area and an independent Selection Committee determines the winners in each of the categories.

Sponsor tables can be purchased for $5,000 (Coastal Bend Top Sponsor), $2,500 (Wetlands), $1,250 (Delta), or $750 (Cove) and individual tickets are available for $75 (Friend of the Bay) or $50 (General Admission). Click here to purchase online using your credit card or PayPal or download a form and mail/fax/email it. Benefits of each sponsorship are listed on the form.

Additional event and ticket information will be made available online or you can call Smiley Nava, CBBF Interim Executive Director, at (361) 882-3439.

CBBF area of interest includes the counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio. We are a membership-based, public interest organization incorporated 1991 and dedicated to the conservation of freshwater and coastal natural resources for current and future generations through consensus, facilitation, communication, advocacy, research and education.