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The SGIA Community Spotlight and Awards recognize members of the Houston and Austin community, who demonstrate leadership and commitment to people by making a significant contribution of time and support within the community.
SGIA Community Spotlight and Awards highlight and extend appreciation to those community members, leaders, activist and entrepreneurs whose efforts help make the change in our city and world one person at a time. Awards categories may differ slightly among communities.
See this year’s class of recipients of the Social Good in Action, Inc Community Spotlight Awards!







Martesha C. Haynes
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?

Freddie Jackson
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's His Story?

Dr. Edward Buford
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's His Story?


Chef James Rucker
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's His Story?




Rodney Lagard
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's His Story?
John Marsden
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's His Story?
Tonyai Palmer
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?

BaTina Reed
Members' Choice
May 2019
What's Her Story?

Yvette Butler
Volunteers' Choice
June 2019


Erika Sodie
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?


Nettia Baker
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?



Mary Griffin
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?

Yolanda Ann
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?

Bobbi Buford
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?
Nicole Taylor
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?


Jessica Jeanz
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?
Nkem DenChukwu
Members' Choice
March 2019
What's Her Story?





Community Spotlight Award recipients will be highlighted and recognized throughout their community. They will also receive an electronic "badge" placed next to their username to announce the achievement.
Questions / Comments?
If you have questions or comments regarding the Community Spotlight Awards, please contact a Community Manager.
Thank you for your interest and support!