2006 Award categories are: - Public Service For a public
servant whose efforts and leadership on behalf of the Coastal Bend Region exceed
the requirement of his or her job.
- Citizen Volunteer For a citizen
who dedicates time and energy to the preservation of the Coastal Bend Region without
any expectation of compensation or recognition.
- Coastal Community
For farsighted public stewardship over the Coastal Bend's resources and for leadership
in enhancing the Coastal Bend environment.
- Business & Industry
For a Coastal Bend company for leadership in giving protection of the region's
environments the high priority they deserve.
- Small Business For
a Coastal Bend small business for leadership in giving protection of the region's
environments the high priority they deserve.
- Non Profit Organization
For 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 For an institution or individual for dedication
and effectiveness in raising Texans public awareness about the natural resources
of the Coastal Bend. (New category for 2004.)
- Elementary Education
For an individual teacher for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texas
students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
- Middle School
Education For an individual teacher for dedication and effectiveness in educating
Texas middle school students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
- High School Education For an individual teacher for dedication
and effectiveness in educating Texas high school students about the natural resources
of the Coastal Bend.
- Higher Education University and College -
For an institution or individual professor or instructor for dedication and effectiveness
in educating Texans about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
- Chairman's
Award Given for commitment to and extraordinary effectiveness in preserving
Texas' rich coastal heritage.
Conservation & Environmental
Stewardship Award The award criteria were outlined by a committee of CBBF.
Nominations were solicited from throughout the Coastal Bend. An independent
Selection Committee will determine the winners in each of the categories.
The evening will kick-off with a silent auction featuring nature tourism
and adventure activities including birding, kayaking, fishing and boating activities.
In addition, several local artists that feature natural resources in their work
have been invited to contribute to the silent auction. Each of the award winners
will be recognized and receive their award.
Proceeds from the event
will be used to continue the work of CBBF, such as Earth Day and the monthly educational
meetings.
Sponsor tables can be purchased for $2,500 (Wetlands
Sponsor) $1,250 (Delta Sponsor) or $750 (Cove Sponsor) and individual tickets
are available for $75 (Friend of the Bay) or $50 (general admission). Purchase
your tickets online today using Paypal or credit card. Additional
event and ticket information is available online at www.baysfoundation.org or
by calling Lois Huff, Executive Director, CBBF, 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 in 1991 and
dedicated to the conservation of freshwater and coastal natural resources through
communication, advocacy, research and education.
CBBF, the COASTAL
BEND BAYS FOUNDATION, sponsors the annual Earth Day-Bay Day event, founded
the Coastal Bend Land Trust, partnered in the creation of the Coastal Bend Wildlife
Photo Contest, and we continue to do much more. For additional information on
membership, please contact Lois Huff at (361) 882-3439. 2005 Award Winners
Public Service - Mr. Kyle Spiller
Citizen Volunteer - Mr. Ray Little
Organization or Nonprofit Group - Coastal Conservation Association - Corpus
Christi Chapter
Small Business - Cummins CPA, PC
Coastal Community
- City of Port Aransas, Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce, Tourist & Convention
Bureau
Business and Industry - Port of Corpus Christi Environmental
Management System
Individual Coastal Contribution - Mr. Johnny French
Elementary Education - Mrs. Shelley Veit, Montclair Elementary School
Middle School Education - Mr. Cliff Strain, Flour Bluff Intermediate
School
High School Education - Mr. Steven Qualia, Mary Carroll
High School
Higher Education - Dr. Elizabeth Smith, Center for Coastal
Studies, TAMUCC
Special Achievement Award - Lynn Edwards, Save
Cedar Bayou
CBBF Chairman's Award- Pollution Prevention Partnership
2004 Award Winners
Public Service - Mr. Tony Amos
Citizen
Volunteer - Mrs. Dotty Bricarell
Organization or Nonprofit Group -
Audubon Outdoor Club of Corpus Christi, Inc.
Small Business - Slowride
Guide Services
Coastal Community - City of Rockport, Texas
Business and Industry - Equistar Chemicals LP
Individual Coastal Contribution
- Mr. Ed Harte
Elementary Education - Martha McLeod, Fulton
Learning Cntr
Middle School Education - Robin Rlores, A.C.
Blunt Middle Sch
Higher Education - Dr. Rick Tinnin, UTMSI
CBBF Chairman's Award-Tarpon Tomorrow
2003 Award
Winners
Public Service- Mr. Art Morris, TPWD
Citizen
Volunteer-Mrs. Pat Suter
Organization or Nonprofit Group-Coastal
Bend Land Trust Wildlife Photo Contest
Small Business-Gill's
Nursery
Coastal Community- City of Aransas Pass, Texas
Business
and Industry- Flint Hills Resources LP
Individual Coastal Contribution-Dr.
Donna J. Shaver, USGS, Padre Island National Seashore
Education and Public
Awareness-Dr. Henry Hildebrand
CBBF Chairman's Award-Nueces Delta Project:
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, the Nature Conservancy of Texas, and
the City of Corpus Christi
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Program recognizes outstanding Coastal Bend Citizens,
Educators,
Businesses, Governing Bodies and other entities that
have made significant
contributions to the conservation and protection
of our natural resources,
habitats and native species. Proceeds help the Coastal
Bend Bays Foundation provide outreach,
research and educational opportunities
promoting conservation of
freshwater and coastal natural resources.
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