Photographs of the Employment Award Ceremony 2006

The Bryan/College Station Mayors' Committee and Junction Five-O-Five host the Governor's Committee statewide employment awards at the Briarcrest Country Club. Kathy Strong, Governor's Committee member from Nacogdoches, presents the awards.

Employment Awards Breakfast

Monica Prather, President and CEO, accepts the Medium Employer of the Year award for Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas from Kathy Strong, Governor's Committee member. Sign Language Interpreter Derrick Dodson pauses during the photo op.

Tamara Chapman, recipient of The Entrepreneurship Award, addresses the audience while presenter Kathy Strong and emcee "Coach" Gary Blair look on. Ms. Chapman owns and operates a food service company in Austin called "Shmulies". Sign Language Interpreter Derrick Dodson pauses during the photo op.

Paul Baganz, Executive Vice President and COO for Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas, receives the highest honor, The Governor's Trophy. Also pictured are Kathy Strong, "Coach" Gary Blair, and Derrick Dodson.

Commissioner Chip Howe of Austin Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities accepts the Martha Arbuckle Award for the most innovative local committee project from Kathy Strong. "Coach" Gary Blair looks on, and Sign Language Interpreter Stephanie Garner pauses during the photo op.

Roland Guzman presents Susie Junek, event host and chair of the local committee, with a flag flown over the Capitol to recognize her service. Interpreter Derrick Dodson, Governor's Committee member Kathy Strong, and "Coach" Gary Blair look on.