The Leadership North Houston organization held their annual graduation ceremony and awards banquet last Thursday evening, and honored several area business leaders.
The Distinguished Community Leader award was presented to Jerry Lowry, of the Greater Greenspoint District, by LNH president Bill Ginder.
The John Pickelman Leadership North Houston Fellow award was presented to John Zizelmann, of Mattco Manufacturing, by last years recipient, Ray Laughter.
The banquet was also the graduation for the 12th class of participants in this leadership training program, sponsored by North Harris Montgomery Community College District, seven local chambers of commerce, and the North Houston Association.
Other nominees for the Distinguished Community Leader award included Carole Little, Connie Maxfield, Brenda Kirk, Ralph Wheeler, and Jennifer Pittman.
Leadership North Houston is a multi-community based program committed to educating and enhancing the involvement of existing and emerging leaders of North Houston.
Lowry was cited not only for his position as VP-COO of GGD, but also as past president of the North Houston Greenspoint Chamber, Greenspoint Community Partners, involvement in many diverse community organizations, and a leader in improving public safety in the area.
Zizelmann was cited for his outstanding contributions to community organizations and activities beyond his business interests.