2019 Guardian of the Human Spirit Award Luncheon

2019 GUARDIAN OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT LUNCHEON

November 25, 2019
Registration – 11:00 am
Luncheon – Noon

Hilton Americas-Houston

The 2019 Guardian of the Human Spirit Luncheon honored the Astros Foundation, the official team charity of the Houston Astros. The Astros Foundation seeks to harness the passion of baseball fans to support youth baseball and softball programs, the recognition/honor of our nation’s military, childhood cancer awareness and efforts to reduce homelessness.

During the luncheon, H-E-B President Scott McClelland moderated a conversation with Houston Astros Executive Advisor of Business Relations Reid Ryan and National Baseball Hall-of-Famer Jeff Bagwell. One of the youngest team presidents in the game, Ryan has always emphasized the importance of the fan experience. Prior to joining the Astros, Ryan was the founder and CEO of both the Corpus Christi Hooks and the Round Rock Express minor league franchises, both of which are perennially lauded as two of the top franchises in minor league attendance, stadium satisfaction and franchise value. Astros fan favorite Bagwell helped Houston advance to the playoffs six times from 1997-2005. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017, the first baseman is one of only 11 players in MLB history with at least 440 home runs and 200 stolen bases.

Luncheon Chairs

Host Committee Chairs

Host Committee

As of 7/17/2020

Since 1997, Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) has recognized dedicated individuals and organizations who have worked to enhance the lives of others with the Guardian of the Human Spirit Award. These individuals and organizations embody the mission of the Museum by demonstrating a true commitment to service and building an open-minded society for the enrichment of the local population.

Previous recipients of the award have included Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and Aggie Liberators of World War II; UT President Gregory L. Fenves and The University of Texas at Austin; Ric Campo; Velva G. and H. Fred Levine; Edith and Josef Mincberg, Bill Morgan and Murry Bowden; the Harry Mach family; KIPP founders Dave Levin and Mike Feinberg; former Mayor Annise Parker, Barbara and Gerald Hines; Marc J. Shapiro; Lester and Sue Smith; Sandra Weiner and Martin Fein; Naomi Warren and Fred Zeidman; Joan and Stanford Alexander; Ed Wulfe and the H-E-B grocery chain; Jack Blanton and The Houston Chronicle; the Rev. William A. Lawson and Julie and Ben Rogers; Linda P. Lay and Siegi Izakson; and Ron Stone.

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