2025 Dinner and Conversation

We invite you to join us in honoring George A. DeMontrond, III with the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award at our signature event, Dinner & Conversation, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at River Oaks Country Club from 6-9 p.m.

About the Eugene H. Vaughan Civic Leadership Award

The Vaughan Award, named after the Center for Houston’s Future’s founder, Eugene H. Vaughan, recognizes individuals whose lifetime of work has helped shape the future of the greater Houston region and has had a significant impact benefiting all residents.

George is a proud alumnus of the Center for Houston’s Future’s Business/Civic Leadership Forum (Fall 2003). He previously served as the Chairman of the Center’s Board and has been instrumental in ensuring the success of its mission.

Clare Sullivan Jackson, Founder and CEO of Sullivan Group, and Raye G. White, Executive Vice President of Fayez Sarofim & Co., will co-chair our annual community engagement and thought leadership event.

Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

In celebration of the Center’s 25th anniversary, this evening will also recognize the “Top 25” most impactful alumni of the Business/Civic Leadership Forum’s 1400+ graduates including Ric Campo, Anne Chao, Y. Ping Sun, Bobby Tudor, and more.

Join us in celebrating the remarkable contributions to the greater Houston region!

Stay tuned for more details.

Event tickets and Sponsorship

Have Questions?
For more information, please contact Mary Doughtie, Director of Development, at 713-844-9362 or mdoughtie@futurehouston.org.

Parting Sweets Sponsor

Benefactor

Patron

Deloitte

Regina Rogers & Y. Ping Sun