H-GAC’s Natural Resources Advisory Committee has a Parks and Natural Areas (PNA) Subcommittee whose mission is to promote the expansion and enhancement of the region’s parks and natural areas. The subcommittee includes representatives of local governments, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. The subcommittee established the Awards Program in 2006 to highlight best practices and innovative approaches to parks planning and implementation.
H-GAC honors projects in the categories of Projects $500,000 or more; Projects under $500,000; Planning Process; and Policy Tools. Winning entries demonstrate best practices and collaboration between developers, local governments, engineering and planning agencies, businesses, resources, environmental groups, and citizens. Entries are evaluated on innovation, merit, and regional impact. These projects serve as models for planning and project implementation for parks and natural areas in the region.
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2011 Award Winners
Awards were presented at the January 2011 Board of Directors Meeting.
Parks and Natural Areas Board Resolution (PDF) 350K
Awards Presentation (PDF) 2.6M
Photos from the Awards Reception
On the Ground Projects Over $500,000
Lake Houston Wilderness Park - Phase 1 Improvements
Honoree: City of Houston, Parks and Recreation Department
Planning Process Category
Playbook 2020: Parks and Recreation Masterplan
Honoree: City of Baytown
Policy Tools Category
The Three for Trees Program
Honoree: City of Missouri City
On the Ground Projects Under $500,000
Clear Lake Forest Living Shoreline Park
Honoree: Galveston Bay Foundation
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2010 Awards Program
Awards were presented at the January 2011 Board of Directors Meeting.
Awards Report (PDF) 982K
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2009 Awards Program
Awards were presented at the January 2010 Board of Directors Meeting.
Awards Presentation (PDF) 4M
Awards Report (PDF) 534K
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2008 Awards Program
Awards were presented at the March 2009 Board of Directors Meeting.
Awards Presentation (PDF) 3.5M
Awards Report - Summary (PDF) 266K
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2007 Awards Program
Awards were presented at the February 2008 Board of Directors Meeting.
Awards Presentation (PDF) 1.5M
Awards Report (PDF) 49K
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2006 Awards Program
Awards were presented at the February 2007 Board of Directors Meeting.
Awards Report (PDF) 59K