Master of Public of Administration Program honors 2019 Public Officials of the Year


Each year, the University of Houston Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program honors outstanding elected officials who have provided a positive influence on the ideals of public service in the greater Houston metropolitan area.

This year's award recipients are:

  • Pioneer of Public Service Award Recipient: Bob Eury, president of Central Houston Inc.
  • Anna M. Babin, president & CEO of United Way of Greater Houston
  • Minal Patel Davis, special advisor to Mayor Sylvester Turner on human trafficking
  • Jamie L. Galloway, City of Baytown emergency management coordinator
  • Debbie Kaminski, Fort Bend County purchasing agent

Lunch is generously sponsored by Olson & Olson LLP, Cobb, Fendley & Associates Inc., and alumnus David Hawes.


What: 8th Annual Public Official of the Year Awards Luncheon

When: Friday, March 1, 2019
Registration: 11:30 - 11:45 am

Where: University of Houston Hilton, Waldorf-Astoria Ballroom
Parking available at the Welcome Center

Who: Please RSVP