Come out for an evening celebrating the most respected business leaders in Brazoria County. Please join Junior Achievement in saluting these business leaders who are positive examples for all Brazoria County area children and at the same time support Junior Achievement programs that will reach 15,000 school children in our community this year.
The Brazoria County Business Hall of Fame is set for Thursday, September 24th at the Dow Academic Center. We would love to have you join us in honoring this year's inductees.
2026 Business Hall of Fame Laureates
Neldia Maples Ahlquist – Neldal Insurance Agency
Edwin Leroy Bieri – Bieri Farms
Mark F. Holian – Gulf Coast Auto Dealerships
Billy Jenn – Jenn Commercial Investments
Ed Thompson – Former State Representative – Ed Thompson State Farm
Please register or let me let me know by 7/20/26 to make sure your name is on the invitation and 8/20/26 for program inclusion.
Volunteer of the Year 2026 - Lucy Montiel Martinez – Third Coast Bank
Administrator of the Year 2026 - Scott A. Gibson of Alvin ISD CTE Coordinator
Scholarship recipients 2026-27 Graduates -
Alvin - Makenzie Morales
Angleton- Angelina Pham
Brazoswood- Kesleigh Corn
Columbia Braz- Irie Kinney
Danbury- Heath Siegel
Glenda Dawson - Andolyn Howell
Iowa Colony - Laya Kearney
Manvel- Asia Hester
Robert Turner- Jeilin Portillo**(Countywide Winner)
Shadow Creek- Audrey Snyder
Sweeny- Andrew Hillman
The Brazoria County Business Hall of Fame is set for Thursday, September 24th at the Dow Academic Center. We would love to have you join us in honoring this year's inductees.
2026 Business Hall of Fame Laureates
Neldia Maples Ahlquist – Neldal Insurance Agency
Edwin Leroy Bieri – Bieri Farms
Mark F. Holian – Gulf Coast Auto Dealerships
Billy Jenn – Jenn Commercial Investments
Ed Thompson – Former State Representative – Ed Thompson State Farm
Please register or let me let me know by 7/20/26 to make sure your name is on the invitation and 8/20/26 for program inclusion.
Volunteer of the Year 2026 - Lucy Montiel Martinez – Third Coast Bank
Administrator of the Year 2026 - Scott A. Gibson of Alvin ISD CTE Coordinator
Scholarship recipients 2026-27 Graduates -
Alvin - Makenzie Morales
Angleton- Angelina Pham
Brazoswood- Kesleigh Corn
Columbia Braz- Irie Kinney
Danbury- Heath Siegel
Glenda Dawson - Andolyn Howell
Iowa Colony - Laya Kearney
Manvel- Asia Hester
Robert Turner- Jeilin Portillo**(Countywide Winner)
Shadow Creek- Audrey Snyder
Sweeny- Andrew Hillman
2025 Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Derrick Dees
Partner The Clarus Group
Scott Leopold
Leopold Cattle Co. - Scott’s Barbecue
Phyllis Saathoff
Executive Director
Port Freeport
Charles M Stagg
Owner Charles M. Stagg CPA
2024 Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Randy Harang
Brazoria Lumber & Cahil Show Supply
Roy Allan Ledbetter
Marquis Industrial Services
Sandra Shaw
Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce
Jackie Lee Thornton
Alvin Pest Control
2023 Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Brent Bowles
iAD Architects
Capt. Mark Friudenberg
Capt. Mark's Marina & Seafood Market
Wayman Hutchings
Adeptibility Corp, Freedom Flags Unlimited & Sweeny Graphics
David Jircik
Alvin Tuxedos & First Chair Formal Wear
2022 Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Walter Branson
Branson Construction and Remodeling
Kenjo Kelley
Kenjo Kelley
Jay Mejia
Mejia Industrial Supply Co.
Mike Pyburn
Almeda Water Well Service
2021 JA Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
David C. Boyles Jr. DDS
Boyles Family Dentristry
Jason M. Cordoba
Cordoba Law Firm, PLLC.
Dr. R. Keith Frank
IsoTherapeutics Group, LLC
Dr. Tory C. Hill
Sweeny ISD
2019 Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Ann Johnston
Dr Gregg Knape
Jarrod D. Smith
Mike Sorrell
2018 Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Shirley Dill Brothers
Carol Frazer Davis
Huey -Curly- P. Soileau
Kenneth K. Vernor
2017 JA Brazoria County Hall of Fame Laureates
Howard L. Goe
David R. Novasad
Andy A. Reyes
Earl Shipp
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