The 2018 HBU Spirit of Excellence Gala will feature special guest speaker Chip Gaines, co-founder of Magnolia, author of New York Times Bestseller, 鈥淐apital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff,鈥� and star of the HGTV program, 鈥淔ixer Upper.鈥� The Gala funds University scholarships; 90 percent of incoming students receive significant financial aid.
2018 HBU Spirit of Excellence Gala
6 p.m.: Registration & Auction
7 p.m.: Awards, Dinner & Keynote Address
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018
The Post Oak Hotel, 1600 West Loop South in Houston
Individual Tickets: $500
After Five Attire
These University honorees play a significant role in supporting HBU鈥檚 mission and in exemplifying outstanding leadership and commitment to Christian higher education.
Spirit of Excellence Award
Colin Montgomerie, 鈥�87
Pinky Pampell
President鈥檚 Award
Sherry and Jim Smith, Sr.
Founders Medal
Dr. Archie W. and Linda Dunham
Janice and Robert C. McNair
Honorary Chair
Dr. Stewart Morris, Sr.
Gala Chairs
Linda Davis and Bruce Williams
Underwriting Chairs
Becky and Steven Kerns