Keep Katy Beautiful was honored on November 30, 2011 at the 58th Annual Keep America Beautiful Conference for distinguishing itself as an exemplary affiliate organization. Taking 1st Place in the under 50,000 population category, the organization was honored for its outstanding community programs.
Award-winning affiliates from across the country gathered at the Keep America Beautiful Conference last week to celebrate the successes of the last 12 months. The honored organizations like Keep Katy Beautiful encourage individuals to make simple daily choices and to engage in volunteer activities that improve their communities and their local environment.
“It is my privilege to honor Keep Katy Beautiful and celebrate its dedication in engaging volunteers to make its community flourish,” said Matthew McKenna, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. “Award winning affiliates such as Katy, serve as a great inspiration in our national effort to Keep America beautiful.”
Accepting the award were Board Chairman, Sandy Schmidt; Mayor Pro-Tem, Hank Schmidt; Parks & Rec Advisory Board Chairman, Doyle Callender; Affiliate Coordinator, Jamie Wolman; Past President of Katy Heritage Park Board, Ray Wolman; and Board Members Kathy Wiesner, Kay Callender, and Julia Barta.