2026 East End Awards & Scholarship Celebration

About this event

The 30th Annual East End Awards & Scholarship Celebration recognizes and awards Chamber Members whose efforts and leadership further the growth of the East End area.

Proceeds from the event & silent auction will further the East End Chamber’s mission to connect businesses and promote economic expansion and development in the area. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Chamber’s workforce and scholarship initiatives, making a difference in the lives of East End area youth. We look forward to celebrating with you!

We are honored to have Port Commissioner Roland Garcia serving as our 2026 Honorary Chair, alongside our Awards Celebration Chair , Sara Montelongo-Oyervidez of Valero – Houston Refinery. In addition, we will proudly celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s outstanding award winners, listed below.

EAST END LEGEND AWARDS

Lenora Sorola-Pohlman

Navarro Insurance Group

Mike Kacal

Kacal’s Auto & Truck Service

FEMALE EXECUTIVE AWARD

Sara Cronin

TPC Group

MALE EXECUTIVE AWARD

Glenn Applewhite III

TDECU

ED WULFE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD

Port Houston

CORPORATE CITIZEN AWARD

Comcast

ALDECOA GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD

Targa Resources

BEST SMALL BUSINESS AWARD

Possible Missions

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Lincoln College of Technology

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Underwriter Partner | $15,000

•Title sponsorship of event

•Two (2) Front row tables for 8

•Half page advertisement in event program

•Listed for 1 year as Title Sponsor on event web page

•Company logo on all printed materials

•Inclusion in all media

•Signage recognition at event

•Mention in ALL Marketing for event

•Master of Ceremonies recognition/opening remarks

•Banner ad in three (3) email blasts throughout the year

•Full Page ad in our 2027 East End Guide

Celebration Partner | $12,500

•Listed for 1 year as a partner on event web page

•One (1) Front row table for 8

•Half page advertisement in event program

•Company logo on all printed materials

•Inclusion in all media

•Signage recognition at event

•Master of Ceremonies recognition

•Banner ad in 2 email blasts throughout the year

•Half Page ad in our 2027 East End Guide

Maritime Partner | $7,500

•Listed for 1 year as a partner on event web page

•Premier table for 8

•Quarter page advertisement in event program

•Signage recognition at event

•Banner ad in 1 email blast throughout the year

Additional Partnerships | $5,000

Centerpiece Partner- SOLD OUT

Dessert Partner

Entertainment Partner

Memento Partner

Photo Booth Partner- SOLD OUT

Photo Wall Partner - SOLD OUT

Silent Auction Partner

Spirit Partner

Welcome Partner - SOLD OUT

•One (1) Table for 8

•Recognition in rolling visual PowerPoint

•Recognition in all programs and marketing

•Recognition on event web page for 1 year

Education Partner | $4,000

•Listed for 1 year as a partner on event web page

•Priority table for 8

•Logo in event program

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