BLACK EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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CELEBRATE A EHCTX BLACK HISTORY MAKER
We all know them, the everyday heroes that make East Harris County the best place to live, learn, work and play. The EHCTX Black Excellence Awards were created to honor Black history makers who make significant contributions to the East Harris County region. These leaders are on the front lines each and every day making a lasting impact on the lives of their neighbors.

Jordyn Hadnot
Future Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a high school and/or a college student who has made a difference in the lives of their peers and/or campus.

Latoya Ballard
Education Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a black history maker in the education sector who has made a difference in the lives of their students and/or district.

Chara Bowie
Healthcare Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a black history maker in the healthcare sector who has contributed to positive health outcomes for their patients or the community at large.

Byron murray
Faith/Religion Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a black history maker in the faith/religion sector who has made a difference in the lives of others outside of their faith community.

Oscar Taylor
Small Business Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a black history maker in the business sector who has used their business to create economic opportunity in EHCTX.

Karen St. Julien-Thomas
Community/Civic Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a black history maker in the community/civic sector who has worked to improve their neighborhood.

Lucia Bates
Government/Elected Official Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a black history maker in the government sector who has worked to improve the quality of life for East Harris County residents.

Air products foundation
Corporate Leader
Black Excellence Awards recognizes a corporate partner who has worked to improve the quality of life for East Harris County residents.

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