Awards Dinner

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The Harvey Weil Dinner is one of the most well-attended and successful events in South Texas and is a great opportunity to honor the past, celebrate the present, and preserve the future.

Make plans now to join your many friends for another memorable evening – guaranteed to be another extraordinary time in the Harvey Weil tradition!

 

WHEN:  April 18, 2026

WHERE: Welder Wildlife Foundation Refuge, outside of Sinton, Texas

HONORING: 

Conservationist of the Year: Mary & Mike Terry

Professional Conservationist of the Year: Caroline Cage

        Morehead Living Legacy:  Clemente Guzman

       More information on our honorees can be found on our Current Honorees page.

COST:
Tables of 10 start at $3,500
Individual Tickets are $300
More pricing options, benefits, and reservation information can be found on our Table Sponsorship/Reservations page.  There’s also a flyer you can use to invite your family and friends to the event.

Schedule
4:30  p.m.  Registration opens and guided tours of the Welder Wildlife Refuge
                 Hors d’oeuvres and open bar
6:30 p.m.   Dinner & presentations

Dinner usually ends around 8:30 p.m.

Dress is Texas Business Casual

Leave the driving to us and ride the bus!
For those who prefer not to drive, a bus will meet guests at the Holiday Inn Downtown Marina Hotel at 4:00 p.m., returning there after the event. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are provided. Seating is limited so contact Lysa at 361.882.8672 for reservations. Cost is $35 each. 

Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been set up at the Holiday Inn Downtown Marina Hotel.  The deadline to receive the block price is April 10, 2026.  More information can be found by clicking here.

For questions and/or reservations contact:
Lysa Chapman

Rotary Club of Corpus Christi
921 N. Chaparral, Ste. 210
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
O: 361.882.8672 F: 361.888.5579

Helpful links:
Directions to the Welder Wildlife Foundation Refuge

Corpus Christi Visitor’s Bureau

 

QUICK LINKS





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