On Wednesday, October 23rd, Scenic Houston hosted its 20th Annual Dinner. At this milestone event, 250+ guests gathered at the Houston Country Club to honor award recipients Brad Freels, 2019 Scenic Visionary, and Allan Port, 2019 Scenic Hero. Cherie and Alan Hassenflu served as event chairs.
Native Houstonian Allan Port has demonstrated a lifelong devotion to quality of life issues in Houston and beyond. His vision of verdant, safe, visually appealing communities has led him to become deeply involved in the work of Scenic Houston and Scenic Texas. Scenic Houston credits Allan with cultivating the concept of “quality of place” that has taken deep root across our city. Because a better Houston has been his unerring focus, Scenic Houston is proud to call Allan Port its 2019 Scenic Hero.
Brad leads Midway, the development company with a mission to create remarkable places that enrich people’s lives. As a native Houstonian, Brad has a particular pride and affinity for his hometown. With his leadership, Midway has embraces the value and benefits of community placemaking. By delivering successful, authentic spaces built not just for where people can live or work, but also where they want to come together, Midway is reshaping Houston. For his foresight and leadership, Scenic Houston was pleased to name Brad Freels its 2019 Scenic Visionary.
Many thanks to the generous sponsors and supporters for making this year’s dinner most successful.
Underwriting Sponsors
Patrons
Julie Peak & David Hightower • John P. McGovern Foundation • Johnson Development • Masterson Advisors LLC • Walker & Dunlop
Benefactors
ABHR • Amegy Bank • Cadence Bank • Camden • Barbara & Jonathan Day • Gauge Engineering • HEB • Donald Howell • Houston Airport System
JLL • Ann & Johnny Johnson • Wendy & Mavis Kelsey • Perry Homes Foundation • Peggy & Allan Port • Barbara & Louis Sklar • TBG • Meg & Dick Weekley
Advocates
Abel Design Group • C3 Building Solutions • Truman Edminster • Frost Bank • HOK • Hines • Holland & Knight LLP
MetroNational • Roslyn & Derrick Mitchell • Walter P Moore • Transwestern • Kay & Max Watson • Mike Wheeler
Annual Dinner
Honoree History
2019
Allan Port, Scenic Hero
Brad Freels, Scenic Visionary
2018
Walter M. Mischer, Jr., Scenic Visionary
Paul D. Chapman, Scenic Hero
2017
Mayor Sylvester Turner, Scenic Visionary
2016
Larry D. Johnson, Scenic Visionary
2015
Robert Duncan, Scenic Visionary
2014
Richard J. Campo, Scenic Visionary
Margaret Lloyd, Scenic Hero
2013
John W. Johnson, Scenic Visionary
H-E-B, Scenic Initiative
2012
John Kirksey, Scenic Visionary
Central Houston, Scenic Initiative
2011
Ann Lents, Scenic Visionary
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Scenic Integrity Award
2010
Mayor Annise Parker, Scenic Visionary
2009
Jonathan Day, Scenic Visionary
Harris County Toll Road Authority, Green Roads Award
2008
Cece and Mack Fowler, Scenic Visionaries
Kay Crooker, Scenic Hero
Uptown Houston District, Scenic Initiative
2007
Bob Lanier, Scenic Visionary
Mary Lou Henry, Scenic Hero
2006
Gerald Hines, Caroll Shaddock, Bob Randolph, Eleanor Tinsley,
Madeline Appel, Bill Coats, Louis Sklar, Mavis Kelsey Jr, Scenic Visionaries
2005
Jodie Jiles, Scenic Visionary
Gary Trietsch, Green Roads Award
2004
Mayor Bill White, Scenic Visionary
2003
Sadie Gwin Blackburn, Scenic Visionary
2002
Max Watson, Scenic Visionary
2001
Ed Wulfe, Scenic Visionary
2000
Cynthia and George Mitchell, Scenic Visionaries
1999
Eleanor Tinsley, Champion of Scenic Conservation