Events

2012 Guardian of the Bay Award Luncheon

The Galveston Bay Foundation’s 2012 Guardian of the Bay Award Luncheon will be held on October 2, 2012 at the River Oaks Country Club. The Guardian of the Bay Award honors those who show exceptional leadership in the preservation and enhancement of Galveston Bay. For more information, contact Sharon Roark at 281.332.3381 x204 or email sroark@galvbay.org.


2011 Guardian of the Bay Award Luncheon

The Galveston Bay Foundation’s 2011 Guardian of the Bay Award Luncheon was held on September 28, 2011, at the Hotel ZaZa. The Guardian of the Bay Award exemplifies leaders who have shown remarkable distinction through substantial work and commitment for the betterment of Galveston Bay.  We are proud to announce that our 2011 award recipients are:

Industry – Shell
Community – Ann Hamilton
Government – City of Houston Mayor Annise D. Parker

Video of 2011 award recipients:



Presentation by 2011 Luncheon keynote speaker John Kirksey:

Galveston Bay - Past, Present & Future


2010 Guardian of the Bay Award Luncheon

The Galveston Bay Foundation’s 2010 Guardian of the Bay Award Luncheon was held on September 15th at the Hotel ZaZa. The Honorary Luncheon Co-chairs were Janiece Longoria Lasher and George Pontikes, Jr. Guests enjoyed learning about the “State of the Bay” given by the Honorable William E. King. Frank Billingsley was the Master of Ceremonies and introduced the 2010 Guardian of the Bay Award recipients:

Industry--Intercontinental Terminals Company

Community--Katherine Fay and Frank Smith

Government--Harris County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia