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Neighborhood difference makers saluted by Houston's movers and shakers

The father and son duo of Welcome Wilson Sr. and Welcome Wilson Jr. accepted honors at the Neighborhood Centers annual Hearts of Gold luncheon at the Hilton Americas-Houston where more than 600 prominent Houstonians gathered to salute the gents.

Mayor Annise Parker presented the Alice Graham Baker Crusader Award to the Wilsons at the 16th annual benefit luncheon. The men were recognized for embodying Neighborhood Center's mission of transforming communities for the good.

Joining in recognizing the father and son were Neighborhood Centers CEO Angela Blanchard, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Sheriff Adrian Garcia, University of Houston president Renu Khator, philanthropists Trini Mendenhall Sosa and Frank Sosa, Chevron's Joni Baird, Beto Cardenas, Julia and Mark DeWalch and Heather Simpson.

Neighborhood Centers Heart of Gold luncheon, February 2013, Welcome Wilson Sr., Mayor Annise Parker, Welcome Wilson Jr.

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Powerhouse Houston women gather for Junior League’s centennial bash

Junior League of Houston Centennial Celebration

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Mimi Foerster, Jennifer Howard, Mitra Woody, Amy Comiskey, and Whitney Walsh.

What: The Junior League of Houston Centennial Celebration

Where: The Junior League Building

The Scoop: Marking 100 years of service with a side of elegance and tea room classics, The Junior League of Houston toasted its Centennial in fitting form, by honoring the women and donors who’ve kept the mission alive.

The luncheon brought together supporters for the milestone moment. Chaired by Elizabeth Kendrick, the afternoon unfolded with a keynote by Ann Stern, former league president and current Houston Endowment CEO, who spotlighted the league’s enduring legacy of community impact.

The Tea Room served up its signature charm alongside the celebration, and true to form, League members handled the event’s planning and décor, putting their mission into action with flair. The event also marked the success of the Centennial Giving Campaign, which raised more than $2 million to support future programs.

Who: Katie Doyle, Claire Petree, Jennifer Howard, Mitra Woody, Lauren Brown, Mimi Foerster, Amy Cominsky, Pamela Lovett, Peggy Roe, Sharyn Robinson, Emily Walter, Susan Ross, and Rachel Regan.

Photo by Jacob Power

Mimi Foerster, Jennifer Howard, Mitra Woody, Amy Comiskey, and Whitney Walsh.

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