Each year at Scenic Houston’s Annual Dinner Event, Scenic Houston recognizes a community leader who has played a vital role in improving Houston’s appearance and image.  The list of past recipients is a who’s who of Houstonians that have dramatically impacted our city.  This year we are excited to honor John R. Breeding,  President and CEO of Uptown Houston District.

John R. Breeding

For more than 20 years Mr. Breeding, in his capacities as President and CEO of the Uptown Houston District and as Administrator of the Uptown Development Authority, has set the standards in creating the archetype for successful mixed use urban centers in the United States. With the vision and support of the Boards he serves, Mr. Breeding has led efforts in planning, funding, management and governance to turn Uptown Houston, 500 acres located in the heart of Houston, into one of the most economically viable, iconic destinations in the country.

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