Greater THE SCENE Port Arthur EnvironmEntal Champions

The second annual Port Arthur News Environmental Champions Initiative sponsored by Port Arthur LNG awarded more than $60,000 to local grant recipients April 11 in Port Arthur.

Special thanks goes to Port Arthur Newsmedia editor Monique Batson for helping lead a selection committee of five community-minded individuals who worked through more than 40 applications from those seeking assistance through this effort.

Port Arthur Newsmedia marketing director Candace Hemelt spearheaded the online application process and advertising of the opportunity, which created record participation.

This effort began almost on the fly early in 2022 and has now grown to significant impacts across Port Arthur and beyond.

Sempra Infrastructure External Affairs Director Kelly Prasser and Community Outreach & Events Advisor Iman Garrett-Price have been more than great partners with The Port Arthur News, they are true champions of our community.