Star Awards
Businesses will be JAZZED for the 2012 Star Awards on Friday, February 10, 2012!
The Houston West Chamber Thanks our Star of Fame Supporters!
We are seeking twenty-five "Stars" willing to commit $1,000 or more in advance of this event (payment is not required just your commitment). In return, we will immediately add your company's name to our "Star of Fame!" webpage. In addition, you will receive a table for 10, PowerPoint & Program acknowledgement and table signage at the event. Tooting their own horn are our first "Star of Fame" supporters, including the Omni Houston Hotel – Westside; Westchase District; Spring Branch District; Methodist West Houston Hospital; Haynes Whaley Associates; Wolff Companies; Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus; Murray Resources; Cole Commercial Realty; Haynes and Boone, LLP; Allegiance Bank Texas; Encore Bank; Amegy Bank; Tradition Bank; Houston Community College - Spring Branch; Hallmark Office Products; Xcution, Inc. and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Sharing the spot light is Network Funding, LP; truecolor GRAPHICS; Dunlap Marketing; and First Continental Real Estate Advisors. Interested in joining this elite group of supporters? Email jeannie@hwcoc.org!
Our Official Sponsors for the 2012 Event Include
Official Media Sponsor:
Official Radio Sponsor:
Official Advertising & Marketing Company: Zoq Design
Official Badge Sponsor: Murray Resources
Official Florist: Sarah's Florist, Inc.
Official Photographer: Genesis Photographers
Official Printer: truecolor GRAPHICS
Official Sign Maker: Kwik Kopy Printing & Mailing
Official Sound: Sound Connections, Inc.
Official Videographer: Cimo Productions
Click on the image below for an interview with President, Jeannie Bollinger about the Star Awards!
In 1998 the Houston West Chamber of Commerce wanted to create a true West Houston event that recognized exemplary business performances from Houston businesses over the past year, regardless if they were Members of the Chamber or not. At that time, the Houston West Chamber along with Houston Community College, the Westchase District and the West Houston Association started working on the idea and created this prestigious series of awards now known as the Economic Development Summit & Star Awards.
The Houston West Chamber Thanks our Star of Fame Supporters!
We are seeking twenty-five "Stars" willing to commit $1,000 or more in advance of this event (payment is not required just your commitment). In return, we will immediately add your company's name to our "Star of Fame!" webpage. In addition, you will receive a table for 10, PowerPoint & Program acknowledgement and table signage at the event. Tooting their own horn are our first "Star of Fame" supporters, including the Omni Houston Hotel – Westside; Westchase District; Spring Branch District; Methodist West Houston Hospital; Haynes Whaley Associates; Wolff Companies; Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus; Murray Resources; Cole Commercial Realty; Haynes and Boone, LLP; Allegiance Bank Texas; Encore Bank; Amegy Bank; Tradition Bank; Houston Community College - Spring Branch; Hallmark Office Products; Xcution, Inc. and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses. Sharing the spot light is Network Funding, LP; truecolor GRAPHICS; Dunlap Marketing; and First Continental Real Estate Advisors. Interested in joining this elite group of supporters? Email jeannie@hwcoc.org!
Our Official Sponsors for the 2012 Event Include
Official Media Sponsor:
Official Radio Sponsor:
Official Advertising & Marketing Company: Zoq Design
Official Badge Sponsor: Murray Resources
Official Florist: Sarah's Florist, Inc.
Official Photographer: Genesis Photographers
Official Printer: truecolor GRAPHICS
Official Sign Maker: Kwik Kopy Printing & Mailing
Official Sound: Sound Connections, Inc.
Official Videographer: Cimo Productions
Click on the image below for an exhilirating video preview of what to expect!
Click on the image below for an interview with President, Jeannie Bollinger about the Star Awards!
In 1998 the Houston West Chamber of Commerce wanted to create a true West Houston event that recognized exemplary business performances from Houston businesses over the past year, regardless if they were Members of the Chamber or not. At that time, the Houston West Chamber along with Houston Community College, the Westchase District and the West Houston Association started working on the idea and created this prestigious series of awards now known as the Economic Development Summit & Star Awards.
Competition
Each year more than 100 companies are nominated. They each fill out applications which takes a genuine effort and time commitment. Then, a panel of independent judges is formed, they fill out confidentiality agreements, then get to work analyzing the applications. Judges include CPAs, business owners, scholars, economists, publishers, and more. They are not necessarily Chamber Members. The panel uses a scorecard containing three main components:
1. Revenue and employee growth (60% of total score)
2. Community involvement by applicant and employees (25% of total score)
3. Industry recognition and customer testimonials (15% of total score)
2. Community involvement by applicant and employees (25% of total score)
3. Industry recognition and customer testimonials (15% of total score)
Finalists are grouped by size of company (number of employees) and how long they have been in business. Categories include, Newly Opened (less than one year existence), Existing (more than one year existence), Non-Profit/Governmental, and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (under 30 years of age).
Pillar Award
The most prestigious of all the Star Awards is named the Pillar Award. The Pillar Award is awarded to a business or entity that excels and epitomizes their work through performance, initiative, and leadership and has achieved remarkable results in the West Houston community. Some past winners include: the Westchase District, Houston Community College, Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack (Precinct 3), MetroNational for their redevelopment of Memorial City Mall, and TXDOT for their exemplary road construction projects in West Houston.
Sometimes there is an Impact Award issued in place of the Pillar Award. In 2011, the Impact Award was given to West Houston Medical Center for their outreach in the West Houston community.
Sometimes there is an Impact Award issued in place of the Pillar Award. In 2011, the Impact Award was given to West Houston Medical Center for their outreach in the West Houston community.
You won't want to miss this marquee gala luncheon for the Houston West Chamber! The 2011 event boasted almost 600 attendees. The premier event honoring West Houston business! Rub elbows with leaders, honor your community, and celebrate businesses making a difference in West Houston.
Overview of Our 2011 Event Winners
Overview of Our 2011 Event Winners
 Impact Award West Houston Medical Center |
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 New Business (1-25 Employees) Allegiance Bank Texas |
 New Business (26-150 Employees) Sanford Brown College |
 New Business (150+ Employees) Methodist Hospital West Campus |
 Existing Business (1-5 Employees) Where the Winds Blow |
 Existing Business (6-25 Employees) ComedySportz - Houston |
 Existing Business (26-150 Employees) Burnett Staffing Specialists |
 Existing Business (150+ Employees) ABB, Inc. |
 Young Entrepreneur Jarrett Pumphrey - Clear Correct |
 Non-Profit Memorial Assistance Ministries |
| Attachment | Size |
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| Star Awards Slideshow.pdf | 1.92 MB |
| Star Award Sponsor Form 2012.pdf | 169.76 KB |
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