23rd Environmental Awards Banquet -"Toast by the Coast" Fundraiser

Name: 23rd Environmental Awards Banquet -"Toast by the Coast" Fundraiser
Start: 2025-10-16T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-16T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Texas State Aquarium

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 05:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Texas State Aquarium | Corpus Christi, TX

We're excited to celebrate this year's remarkable individuals, businesses and organizations at our very special 23rd Annual fundraising banquet, "Toast by the Coast," happening Thursday October 16, 5:30pm-9:00pm at the Texas State Aquarium.
🤩 This fun-filled evening, emceed by the energetic KIII 3 News Chief Meteorologist Alan Holt, will also feature a keynote speaker Honorable Chairman Todd Hunter, live music & cocktail hour, exclusive Caribbean Exhibit access, bingo, unique raffle prizes, silent auction, and dinner while enjoying skyline views.
All proceeds from his event help advance our mission to raise awareness and educate about the importance of our Coastal Bend's waterways and wildlife through our FREE community programs -- Earth Day-Bay Day festival, public educational forums (Coastal Issues Forums), and multiple coastal cleanups.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
• Coastal Steward Volunteer – For an individual who dedicates time and energy to the preservation and or conservation of the Coastal Bend’s natural resources without any expectation of compensation or recognition.
• Coastal Steward Professional – An individual who dedicates time and energy to the preservation and conservation of the Coastal Bend’s natural resources as a job while going above and beyond the expectations of the position in time and effort.
• Coastal Steward Educator (K through 12) – For an individual teacher for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texas students about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
• Coastal Steward Educator (Higher/Post-Secondary – For a university or college staff, professor, teaching assistant, or other type instructor for dedication and effectiveness in educating Texans about the natural resources of the Coastal Bend.
• Student Rising Star Award K-12 – For a K–12 student who shows exceptional promise and initiative in caring for the Coastal Bend’s natural environment through volunteer work, projects, or advocacy.
• Student Rising Star Award Higher Education – For a student in higher education who has demonstrated exceptional initiative, passion, and potential in the conservation or protection of Coastal Bend’s natural resources. This award recognizes emerging student and research leaders who contribute meaningfully through volunteer work, research, advocacy, or environmental projects.
Group or Organization Nomination Categories
• Coastal Community Group – For a Coastal Bend area community group, school, or organization (that are not a government entity, non-profit organization, port-related company, or for-profit business) demonstrating visionary stewardship of the Coastal Bend’s natural resources through collaborative efforts, outreach, or education. This award highlights leadership that actively involves the community in enhancing and sustaining the region’s environmental health.
• Non‐profit Organization – For a Coastal Bend-based nonprofit that has demonstrated a sustained commitment to protecting the region’s natural resources, preserving environmental heritage, and advancing conservation through formal programs, advocacy, or stewardship initiatives.
• Port Industry Award – For a Port‐related Coastal Bend industry for leadership in protection or conservation of Coastal Bend natural resources, and for giving the region’s environments the high priority they deserve.
• Business/Government Award – For a Coastal Bend business (unaffiliated with the Port) or government agency or department that demonstrates leadership in protecting or conserving the region’s natural resources and prioritizes environmental stewardship in its operations.
For more information, email Satosha Patterson at [email protected], call (361) 882-3439 or visit www.baysfoundation.org.