Past Honorees

The Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist of the Year honorees exemplify the tradition of the sportsman giving back to the lands and waters in measures far beyond the pleasures taken.

Conservationists of the Year:

·         Tim Hixon
·         Perry Bass
·         Dr. Red Duke
·         Walter Fondren
·         Bill Negley
·         Tio Kleberg
·         Ed Harte
·         Donal O’Brien, Jr.
·         Dan Pedrotti
·         Ben Vaughan, III
·         Joe H. Engle
·         Anne L. Armstrong
·         Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
·         Peter M. Holt
·         Dick Bartlett
·         Karen Hixon
·         Buddy & Ellen Temple
·         Stuart W. Stedman
·         Blair & Joseph Fitzsimons
·         Berdon Lawrence
·         Steve C. Lewis
·         Mark Ray
·         Ben & Patt Wallace
·         Janell Kleberg
·         Nacho Garza
·         Hugo Berlanga
·         A.C. “Dick” Jones Family
·         Pam & Will Harte

 

The Professional Conservationist of the Year award was created to recognize the distinction between individuals who bring passion and conviction to their personal conservation efforts, and those who have made this endeavor their life’s work.

Professional Conservationists of the Year:

·         Dr. David Schmidly
·         David K. Langford
·         Andy Sansom
·         Dr. Jim Teer
·         Dr. Charles DeYoung
·         Bob Cook
·         Dr. Lynn Drawe
·         Tony Amos
·         Dr. Wes Tunnell, Jr.
·         David Sikes
·         Dr. Fred Bryant
·         Ronnie Howard
·         Dr. David A. McKee
·         Dr. Fidel Hernandez
·         Dr. Joan Holt
·         Carter Smith
·         Dr. Greg Stunz
·         Dr. Neal Wilkins
·         Dr. Larry McKinney
·         Dr. Dale Rollins
·         Tina Buford
·         Pat Murray

The Living Legacy award was created in 2014 as a periodic award to recognize individuals and organizations who inspire the love of the outdoors and its conservation through art.

Living Legacy award:

·         Al Barnes
·        Herb Booth
·        Kent Ullberg
·        Wyman Meinzer
·        Wildlife in Focus
·        Sam Caldwell
·        Steve Russell
·        David Hibler

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The Rotary Club of Corpus Christi had a full and meaningful meeting this Thursday, highlighting both international service and local community impact.We were honored to hear from Art Zeitler about our International Project supporting latrines in Guatemala, a project that reflects Rotary’s commitment to improving health, sanitation, and quality of life through service.We also welcomed Justin Butts, Bea Hanson, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Food Bank, Darcy Schroeder from Valero and Daisy Castillo with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, who shared an exciting vision for a District Grant community garden project focused on food security, education, and hands-on service in the Coastal Bend.Thank you to our speakers, guests, visiting Rotarians, and members who joined us for another inspiring afternoon of connection, learning, and service.To learn more about our club, visit rotarycc.com.#RotaryClubofCorpusChristi #RotaryCC #PeopleOfAction #ServiceAboveSelf #RotaryDistrict5930 #CorpusChristi #CoastalBend #RotaryInternational ... See MoreSee Less
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Celebrating Conservation in Action 🌿At our Harvey Weil Sportsman Conservationist Award on April 18, 2026, the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi was proud to honor Mary and Mike Terry as our 2026 Conservationists of the Year.Through their work at MT7 Ranch, the Terrys have transformed more than 14,000 acres into a living model of conservation—restoring native habitats, supporting wildlife, and creating opportunities for education and research. Their commitment goes beyond land stewardship, investing in students, researchers, and future conservation leaders across Texas.Rooted in faith, family, and a deep sense of responsibility, their work reflects a powerful belief: caring for the land today ensures it thrives for generations to come.Watch their story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mumHq7QM5NE&t=24sTo learn more about Rotary Club of Corpus Christi, visit rotarycc.com#Rotary #RotaryClub #CorpusChristi #ServiceAboveSelf #Conservation #TexasWildlife #HarveyWeil #RotaryImpact ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a meaningful meeting at the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi this week, starting with a practical and informative program from fellow Rotarian Kathleen Clark, who presented Outsmart the Scammers. Her talk walked through common tactics and simple ways to stay protected—important reminders that are easy to overlook but critical to keep in mind.We also recognized several of our members for honors received at the recent District Conference, including Juan Guerrero, Ralph Silva, Mary McQueen, and Marissa Ford, each acknowledged for their impact and service throughout the past Rotary year. It was a proud moment to see the work of our club reflected at the district level.In addition, we celebrated Crystal Mead with a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing her lasting contributions and dedication to Rotary. It was a special and well-deserved moment for our club.To learn more about the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi, visit rotarycc.com#Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf #CorpusChristi #RotaryClub #CommunityLeadership ... See MoreSee Less
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