02/21/2026
The Greater Houston Women's Chamber of Commerce gathered at the The Junior League of Houston, Inc. for the "2026 Annual Volunteer Awards & Board Induction Luncheon", recognizing the dedicated volunteers and leaders who made 2025 such a success!
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients whose service and advocacy continue to elevate Houston’s business community:
• Committee Chair of the Year: Jeanna Bamburg, FACHE, CHT
• Chapter Chair of the Year: Amanda Niazi
• Ambassador of the Year: Julie Flowers
• SBA WBC Advocate of the Year: Erika Jones, eMPA
• Entrepreneur Advocate of the Year: Brandi Harleaux
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Kairy-tate Barkley
• Nonprofit of the Year: The Women’s Home
• Male Ally of the Decade: Mayor John Whitmire
• STEAM Advocate of the Year: ExxonMobil
• Local Legislator of the Year: Abbie Kamin
• State Legislator of the Year: Senator Joan Huffman
• Business of the Year: Reliant, an NRG Company
• Volunteer of the Year: Bery Crispin
Being recognized as Volunteer of the Year has been truly meaningful. GHWCC’s mission to advance and support women in business is something I believe deeply in, and contributing to that work alongside so many dedicated leaders has been an honor.
Thank you to the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce for this recognition. Thank you to Lacey Fox, John Onstott, and the Ambassador Committee for your continued love and support.
Lastly, thank you also to George Connelly, Reda Martin, John Dermas, and Margaret Hauser for joining me as my guests and sharing in the celebration.
Looking forward to another impactful year as GHWCC continues shaping the future of women’s leadership in Houston.