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BAHEP staffers get together for a photo at the Bob Mitchell Celebration. They are, from left, Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium Director Kim Morris; and Marketing Project Manager Kylie Wischnewsky; Jane Gayle, former bookkeeper; BAHEP Membership Director Harriet Pilgrim, Marketing Manager Barbara Cutsinger; Bookkeeper Michelle Conway; Office Assistant Vicki Salinas; Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program Project Manager Oscar Lazaro; Administrative Assistant Michele Costello; Director of Contracts Bob Payne with President Bob Mitchell seated and incoming President Brian Freedman at right. Outgoing President Bob Mitchell, left, with Chairman of the Board Kenny Koncaba.

Clear Creek ISD Board President Jay Cunningham and his wife Carrie arrive at the CCEF Awards Dinner. CCEF Executive Director Deborah Laine, far right, and Chairman Kelli Byrd, far left, stop for a photo with the CCISD Alumni Award honorees, from left Jose Perez, Stephanie Murphy, Rebecca Valdez and Lauren Leal, during the CCEF Award Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort. Retired CCISD Superintendent Dr. Ron McLeod and his wife Scottie enjoy the CCEF Awards Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort.

The Clear Creek Education Foundation (CCEF) is hosting the 21st annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser to recognize outstanding alumni who graduated from Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) schools as well as community members. The “Celebrating 30 Years of CCEF” Awards Dinner and Fundraiser is set for Thursday, Nov. 10 at South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center in League City. The event is an annual fundraiser for CCEF to support students, teachers, and programs within CCISD.

CCEF will honor an elite group of individuals who continually serve and represent CCISD. Award recipients include:

George B. Carlisle Distinguished Service Award for consistent demonstration of commitment to CCISD over time: Dr. Greg Smith

Distinguished Alumni Award presented to individuals who are CCISD alumni and are now accomplished professionals who support their community: Jose Perez, Clear Brook High, Class of 1993; Rebecca Valdez, Clear Creek High, Class of 1992; Stephanie Murphy, Clear Lake High, Class of 1996; and Lauren Leal, Clear Springs High, Class of 2011.

Valor Award in honor of a public servant who has gone above and beyond the call of duty: Alberto

Dennis Johnson Memorial Small Business Award is presented to a small business owner within CCISD who demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the district through active participation in multiple activities: Jim and Jane Sweeney, Minuteman Press 2022 CCISD Citizen of the Year, recognized by the CCISD Board of Trustees and CCEF, goes to an outstanding member of the community who consistently demonstrates commitment to CCISD and excellence in public education through volunteer efforts: Lucien Junkin

This year’s awards dinner is being generously sponsored by Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott; Joiner Architects; Big Star Cadillac Hyundai; Sheryl and Richard Lane. Sponsorship opportunities still are available for individuals or businesses to support this annual tradition of recognizing outstanding community members and CCISD alumni.

The Awards Dinner and Fundraiser is open to the community and tickets will be available for purchase on the foundation’s website. All funds raised from the event go toward inspiring educational excellence within CCISD through CCEF’s programs that includes educational grants for both teachers and students, supporting Clear Horizon Early College High School and underwriting the costs for teachers to obtain National Board Teacher certification.

The event is being planned by a 14-person volunteer committee that includes Kelli Byrd,

along with CCEF Executive Director Deborah Laine and CCEF Community Marketing and Events Manager, Michele Thomas.

Honorees at the Clear Creek Education Foundation Awards Dinner at South Shore Harbour Resort included, from left, the George B. Carlisle Distinguished Service Award winner, former CCISD Superintendent Dr. Greg Smith; Small Business Award winners, Minuteman Press owners Jane and Jim Sweeney; Citizen of the Year Lucien Junkin and Valor Award winner Albert Perez. Chairman Kelli Byrd says hello to Chairman-Elect Greg Ploss as the Clear Creek Education Foundation Awards Dinner gets under way. CCISD staff members, from left, Mrs. Gail Love, Franklin Moses, Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle, David Drake, Scott Bockart, Jamey Majewski and Dr. Robert Bayard, enjoy the CCEF Award Dinner festivities.