Come out for an evening celebrating the most respected business leaders in Brazoria County. Please join Junior Achievement in saluting these four business leaders who are positive examples for all Brazoria County area children and at the same time support Junior Achievement programs that will reach 5,000 school children in our community this year.
(2026 Recipients TBA)
2025 Laureates:
Derrick Ray Dees - Partner- The Clarus Group, Owner Rocking 6 Construction
Scott Leopold - Former Owner Scott's Barbecue
Phyllis Saathoff - Executive Director/CEO Port Freeport
Charles M. Stagg - Owner Charles M. Stagg, CPA
Volunteer of the Year 2025 - Sherry Stratton - Junior Service League
Administrator of the Year 2025 - Cheryl Roberts - Lake Jackson Intermediate
Scholarship recipients 2025 Graduates -
• Samantha Corona – Angleton High School
• Taylee McDaniel – Brazoswood High School
• Kenley Kincannon – Columbia High School
• Leila Granville – Danbury High School
• Tanishta Anbu – Glenda Dawson High School
• Aden Saucedo – Iowa Colony High School
• Nyomi Howe – Manvel High School
• Hanan Albaba – Pearland High School
• Candyce Watkins – Sweeny High School
• Kailee Hudson – Shadow Creek High School (Countywide Winner)
(2026 Recipients TBA)
2025 Laureates:
Derrick Ray Dees - Partner- The Clarus Group, Owner Rocking 6 Construction
Scott Leopold - Former Owner Scott's Barbecue
Phyllis Saathoff - Executive Director/CEO Port Freeport
Charles M. Stagg - Owner Charles M. Stagg, CPA
Volunteer of the Year 2025 - Sherry Stratton - Junior Service League
Administrator of the Year 2025 - Cheryl Roberts - Lake Jackson Intermediate
Scholarship recipients 2025 Graduates -
• Samantha Corona – Angleton High School
• Taylee McDaniel – Brazoswood High School
• Kenley Kincannon – Columbia High School
• Leila Granville – Danbury High School
• Tanishta Anbu – Glenda Dawson High School
• Aden Saucedo – Iowa Colony High School
• Nyomi Howe – Manvel High School
• Hanan Albaba – Pearland High School
• Candyce Watkins – Sweeny High School
• Kailee Hudson – Shadow Creek High School (Countywide Winner)
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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