Honored at the Greesnpoint District's Volunteer Appreciation Reception were Marc Anderson, Williams Brothers Construction, Sally Bradford, Greater Greenspoint Redevelopment Authority, and George Lunnon, who has been on the Greenspoint board of directors for nine years. Photo submitted.

From a Greenspoint District press release:

The Greenspoint District recently held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception to honor community and corporate partners who make the district a better place to live and work. District board Chairman James Curry of Hines, and Vice-chair Michelle Wogan of Transwestern, joined President Jack Drake in awarding outstanding community servants for 2009.

Sally Bradford, executive director of the Greater Greenspoint Redevelopment Authority, received a unique Art in Business award for bringing public art projects to the district. Her vision is transforming Greenspoint into an art center, said Drake. This year, Volunteer Appreciation winners received miniature replicas of Greenspoint public art sculptures. The artists who created the work showcased around the district were also recognized at the event. They include Eric Ober, Kevin Box, Lee Littlefield, Dixie Friend Gay and Reginald Adams and the Museum of Cultural Arts Houston (MOCHA).

Also receiving awards were Texas Parks & Wildlife, which received the 2009 Partner of the Year Award for its role in enhancing the trails at Wussow Park and developing trails at a new park coming to the district next year. Williams Brothers Construction won the 2009 Company of the Year Award for its support of efforts to eliminate flooding and develop recreation along Greens Bayou. The 2009 Volunteer of the Year Award went to George Lunnon, who has been on the board of directors for nine years and chaired the Public Safety Committee for five years. Lunnon is a Greenspoint property and business owner who works to attract other businesses to the area.

Community Spirit Awards were presented to several partners for keeping Greenspoint “moving, growing and flowing.” The winners were Gabe Johnson and Bill Brudnick, both of TxDOT; Anne Munoz of Continental Airlines and Eric Ruckstuhl of the Bayou Preservation Association.

Greenspoint board members also were honored during the reception. District board Chairman James Curry, Tom Wussow, Dr. Rosario Martinez and Adam Ruiz were acknowledged for serving 15 years. Michelle Ybarra was honored for five years of service. And Jay Foucheux and Randy Stover were honored for one year of service.

Greenspoint Community Partners, a 501(c)3 foundation created by the District, also recognized its major contributors. Foundation board Chairman Bart Baker and Executive Director Jerry Lowry honored area corporations for their support of Greenspoint’s public safety initiatives. Donors recognized at the event included Greenspoint Mall, East Aldine District, Sempra Energy, Amegy Bank of Texas, Capital One, Swift Energy, Exterra, Smith International and American Bureau of Shipping.

The district’s volunteer reception began 17 years ago as way to acknowledge individuals and organizations whose partnership and efforts significantly enhance or expand programs in the Greenspoint area.