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2008 Houston's Greatest

April 25, 2008
Houston's Greatest Award

"Houston's Greatest" Award is the premier annual event honoring regional leaders who have advanced the greater Houston region as a business magnet.

    Event Details:
  • Date: November 6, 2008
  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Venue: Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Now accepting nominations for 2008!

April 23, 2008

Do you know a great company or do you work for one! If so, nominate them to be one of Houston's Greatest!

The 5th Annual Houston's Greatest Awards Celebration is the premier event honoring area leaders and businesses that advance the Greater Houston region as a business magnet. If you are interested or may know a company that is, click on the button below that corresponds with the organization's type and nominate them. All companies nominated will be voted upon by a judging panel to get the top 5 in each category. For more information, contact Kristin Smith at 713-844-3694; ksmith@houston.org.

Nominations must be received by Thursday, September 11, 2008

Nominate a CorporationNominate a Non-ProfitNominate an Economic Development Ally

2008 Chair Persons

April 23, 2008
chairLynne Liberato
chairRod Nelson


Lynne Liberato is a partner at Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. in its Houston office and currently serves as the Partnership's co-chairman of the Government Relations Advisory Committee. Rod Nelson is vice president of Communications for Schlumberger Oilfield Services. Mr Nelson currently serves on the Partnership's Planning and Budget Committee and Greater Houston Energy Collaborative Leadership Committee.

Houston Greatest Judges

April 23, 2008

A judging panel consisting of a representative from the Mayor's office, the County's office, economic development professionals from the 10-county region and the Houston's Greatest subcommittee members will vote to determine the following winners in the following categories: non-profits, Lifetime Achievement, Emerging Leader, Economic Development Ally and the corporate honorees. The People's Choice awards will be determined by the Houston community via on-line, text messaging and other voting means.

Walkabout Video Provided by VBC

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