Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston
Diamond Soirée
October 4th, The Revaire, Houston
75th Anniversary Gala
Welcome
Welcome to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston 75th Anniversary Diamond Soirée Gala.
We are thrilled to have you join us for this milestone celebration. Tonight, we honor 75 years of mentorship, community, and impact in Houston.
Thank you for your support in helping us ignite the potential of the next generation. AlistineTurnbull-Blackshear Greater
Event Co-Chairs
Georganne and James Hodges
David and Naseem Sawyer Corporate
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7:00 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
7:15 PM – Dinner Service
8:15 PM – Honoree Awards
8:45 PM – Live Auction | Paddle Raise
9:00 PM – Entertainment & Dancing
Our Mission
Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.
With over 2,000 children served annually and 700 more waiting for a mentor, your support tonight helps us change lives for the better, forever.
Be Someone Big. Your Gift Matters.
Event Co-Chairs
Georganne and James Hodges
Georganne and James Hodges are honored to serve as CoChairs of this year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Gala.
Georganne, involved with BBBS Greater Houston since 2016 and current Chair of the Houston Board, enjoyed a 35-year career as a CFO before transitioning to board service. James is an accomplished IT executive in the chemical sector with decades of leadership experience. Married for 30 years with three adult children, the Hodges proudly support BBBS’s mission to ignite potential in every child.
Event Co-Chairs
David And Naseem Sawyer
David and Naseem Sawyer are proud Houstonians and parents to two daughters, Leila and Sienna. Since 2011, David has served as a Big Brother to two young men, reflecting their family’s belief in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide children with guidance and support. Active in the community, they serve on boards including The Children’s Fund and St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. David leads Unlimited.ai, while Naseem works with Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. They enjoy family, travel, and an active lifestyle.
An Evening For Potential
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Corporate Honoree
The United Way of Greater Houston
For 74 years, United Way of Greater Houston has been a steadfast partner in our mission to ignite the power and promise of youth through mentorship. Their consistent investment and belief in the w impact of mentoring have provided vital funding that allows us to connect thousands of children with caring, supportive mentors each year. In recognition of this extraordinary partnership and their unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation, we are proud to honor United Way as our Corporate Honoree of the Year.
Big Impact Honoree
Randy Norwood and Family
Randy Norwood, born in Austin, moved to Houston in 1976 to attend the University of Houston while working in recreation parks. In 1983, he joined Big Brothers Big Sisters and was matched with his seven-year-old Little Brother, Jimmy Norman, beginning a lifelong bond. Through BBBS, Randy met Terri Davis, and they married in 1988 with Jimmy as a groomsman. Randy and Terri later co-founded Alliance Payroll Services, where Jimmy built his career, intertwining their families for more than four decades.
Event Sponsors
Bingham Family
David and Naseem Sawyer
Georganne and James Hodges
Tracy and Valerie Dieterich
Event Sponsors
John P McGovern Foundation
Andy and Danielle Slentz
Dilanka and Nadhisha Seimon
Event Sponsors
Don and Teresa Van Orden
Jenarae Garland and Sean Wion
Karen Hill
Matt and Ellie Elswick
Pete and Margie Zaiontz
Tyler Bowen
Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston
Diamond Soirée
Thank You For Attending
75th Anniversary Gala