The Leadership Houston Awards Luncheon is held every year to honor individuals and organizations that are truly making an impact in the Houston community. In keeping with the mission of Leadership Houston, the honorees demonstrate the values and commitment of true leaders who are engaged, empowered and who have enlightened.
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Distinguished Leader Award
The Distinguished Leader Award is presented annually to an acknowledged leader in our community who demonstrates steadfast commitment to our city through professional, business and personal actions. This year's recipient is Dr. Stephen Klineberg.
Past Winners include:
Gregory Boyd, Artistic Director of the Alley Theatre
Greg Brenneman, former President and COO of Continental Airlines
Deborah M. Cannon, former President of Bank of America in Houston
Robert Eckels, former Harris County Judge
Judge Ed Emmett, Harris County Judge
Alberto Gonzales, former U.S. Attorney General
Jim Kollaer, former President/CEO of the Greater Houston Partnership
Bob Lanier, former Mayor and spouse, Elyse
Dr. John Mendelsohn, President of the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and spouse, Anne
Drayton McLane, Chairman and CEO of the Houston Astros
Rob Mosbacher, President of Mosbacher Energy
Mayor Bill White, former Mayor of City of Houston
Port Commissioner Kase Lawal, Port of Houston Authority
Leadership in Action Awards
Also presented at the Luncheon are the Leadership in Action Awards. These, Awards recognize projects/ programs implemented in the previous year t hat have made extraordinary contributions toward the betterment of life in the greater Houston area. Awards are given in the categories of arts and culture, Chidlren, Youth & Families, Education, Enviornmental Imporvement, Health & Human Services, International, Military Outreach,outstanding collaboration, science & technology, and the special needs community. Click here to review eligibility criteria. Finalists will be announced here on February 10 and winners will be announced at the LH Awards Luncheon.
