The 5th Annual Conservation & Environmental Stewardship Awards Program and Banquet

Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Solomon P. Ortiz Center, Corpus Christi, Texas
5:00 pm

The Coastal Bend Bays Foundation (CBBF) is pleased to announce the 2007 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.

Sponsors COASTAL BEND TOP SPONSOR: COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM WETLANDS SPONSOR: • Citgo Corpus Christi Refinery • Port of Corpus Christi Authority DELTA TABLE SPONSOR: • Cheniere Energy • Environmental Defense • Flint Hills Resources • Valero COVE TABLE SPONSOR: • Air & Waste Management Association • City of Corpus Christi • Coastal Bend Sierra Club • DuPont • Gulf of Mexico Foundation • Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, TAMUCC • HDR/Shiner Moseley & Associates • Jerry B's Kayak Sales • John Wood & Pat Shackelford • Naismith Engineering • Nueces River Authority • OxyChem • Texas American Minerals		2007 Winners 2007 Winners Press Release (w/ Selection Committee Members) and Caller Times Article by David Sikes Photo Slideshow by Carrie Robertson, ThirdCoastPhoto.com 2006 Winners 2005 Winners 2004 Winners Click here for a list of past winners or visit previous year's links. (photos by Carrie Robertson, thirdcoastphoto.com)

Download the required forms here:
Nomination Form |pdf| |doc| |*pdf interactive| |web submission|
Categories/Guidelines |pdf|, Past Winners |pdf|
Silent Auction/Raffle Donation Form |pdf||*pdf interactive|

Sponsorship Commitment with Table and Ticket Sales |pdf| |doc| |*pdf interactive|
Sponsorship Invitation with Table Sales |pdf| |doc| |*pdf interactive|
Purchase Online using your Credit Card or PayPal!

*pdf interactive forms can be filled out and submitted online. You may have to save the document, open your email client and then attach the file. If you have any questions, please call Candice Mottet at 361-882-3439.

Don't miss your chance to win a Manta Ray 14' outfitted Kayak
donated by Jerry B's Kayak Sales. Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased
at the event or call (361) 882-3439.

2007 Award Categories

2007 Nomination Guidelines, Categories & Previous Winners
DEADLINE for submission of nominations was Thursday, October 11, 2007
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 $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.

Additional event and ticket information will be made available online or you can call Lois Huff, CBBF 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.