Honors Hall
More than a building and meeting space. It’s a tribute for leaders and visionaries who have helped shape the place we call New Braunfels. It’s also a catalyst for those upcoming leaders and ideas that will continue in the tradition of progress.
History:
The Honors Hall Award began in 1968. This award was created to honor those individuals who have participated in civic activities over many years. These individuals must be at least 50 years old. Whether they have received the Chair of the Board Award or the Besserung Award, or are eligible for the other two awards, has no bearing on the selection. The Hall of Honor Award category offers a more lasting significance as it provides recognition for voluntary efforts benefiting the community through a permanent exhibit of the recipient’s photograph in Honors Hall.
A maximum of three recipients may be named in a calendar year. The recipients are named at the December Board meeting and presented a framed certificate at the Annual Chamber Banquet in January. The award is bestowed by the Awards Committee, which consists of six members serving six-year terms with a new member being appointed each year by the Chair of the Board. The member with the longest service on the committee is automatically the Chair.
Directions:
Honors Hall is located directly behind the Chamber of Commerce offices, at 390 S. Seguin Ave. Parking can be found on the street, or in the adjacent public parking lots off Garden Street and Castell Avenue. Entrances can be found in the New Braunfels Civic Center Courtyard and directly off of Garden Street, halfway between S. Seguin Avenue and Castell Avenue.
2021 Hall of Honor Awardees
Hall of Honor Awardees:
2021
Jay Brewer
Benno Engel
Natalie Rougeux
2020
Atanacio Campos
Jim Streety
T.L. Walker
2019
Bennie Bock
Robin Jeffers
Charles Stephens
2018
Arlon Hermes
Betty Kyle
Anne Miller
2017
Joe Castilleja
Mark Hampton
Bob Smith
2014
Chris Douglas
Rita Powell
Wes Studdard
2011
Rusty Brockman
Bonnie Tetrault
Barry Williams
2008
Linda Dietert
Jan Kennady
Mary Jane Nalley
2005
Sue Hahn
Maynard Ivy
John Lovett
2002
Carl Feltner
Bob Rayfield
Ray Schoch
1999
Linden Anderson
Dennis Heitkamp
Mary Ann Hollmig
1996
Wib Amacher
Nancy David
Bob Sohn
1993
Charles E. Berger
Hortensia Hernandez
Raymond Metzke
1990
Johnny Bueche
Kenneth Fiedler
Bobbie Purdum
1987
Arno Becker
*J. C. Reagan
M. J. Sacco
1984
Ruth Harper
Pat Hernandez
Doyle Krueger
1981
Herb Skoog
Roger L. Reininger
Gretchen Uhr
1978
Dailey Bishop
Wilton Warnecke, Sr.
Stanley M. Woodward
1975
Ed Grist
Jack Ohlrich
Bob Uhr
1972
Bill Dillen
George Nowotny
Curt Schmidt
1969
R. A. Bartram
Julius F. Schwandt
2016
Dr. Carlos Campos
Larry Hammonds
Sandy Kibby
2013
Toya Ohlrich Boyer
Teresa Ohlrich Johnson
Joe Kuehler
2010
Bruce Boyer
Bill Kotylo
Ron Reaves
2007
Marian Benson
Larry Kunkel
Dick Robinett
2004
J. Lynn Davis
Mike Dietert
Ann Rogers
2001
Jackie Heitkamp
Helgard Suhr-Hollis
Fred Willard
1998
Carter Casteel
David Lamon
O.A. “Skip” Stratemann
1995
Jean Pfeuffer
Betty Richter
Tommy Zipp
1992
Nan Dillen
John Doster
Merritt Schumann
1989
Helen Hoffmann
Joe Rogers
Baron Schlameus
1986
Janelle Berger
*Rochette Reinarz
Liz Urban
1983
Jesse Garcia
Jarvis Hillje
Margaret Naegelin
1980
Ray Allen
Tinsley Ellis
Margaret Nowotny
1977
Milton Kaderli
Beatrice Knox
Max Schmidt
1974
Ruth Cole
Joseph Faust
H. A. Triesch
1971
*Walter Becker
*Herman Blank
1968
B. W. Bock
Leslie Ehlers
Paul Jahn
Elliot Knox
Arlon Krueger
Alfred Liebscher
H. C. McKenna
E. P. Nowotny
A. D. “Pete” Nuhn
Leon Parker
Harvey Richards
John Ruppel
2015
Susan Granzin
Tobin Hoffmann
Carol Johnson
2012
Marty Lindley
Kathy Meurin
Ann Kuehler
2009
Jan Kotylo
Bud Dahlman
Michael Meek
2006
Paula DiFonzo
Doug Miller
Ray Martinez
2003
Isabell “Kookie” Barboza
Bob Henry
Bill Morton
2000
John Dierksen
Moe Schwab
Chere Strateman
1997
Ramon Chapa, Sr.
E.C. “Gene” Mornhinweg
Robert Orr
1994
Margaret Fields
Iris Schumann
Timmermann Sisters
1991
Lucille Garcia
Doris Salge
Flo Yoehle
1988
Frances Bridges
Roxolin Krueger
Helmuth Salge
1985
Oliver Haas
Carroll Hoffmann
Tom Purdum
1982
S. D. David, Jr.
O. A. Stratemann, Sr.
Ben Wolle
1979
Arthur Darling
Franziska Liebscher
Beverly Ohlrich
1976
S. T. Burrus
Delbert George
Herbert R. Schneider
1973
Frank DePasqual
Irene Nuhn
Fred Oheim
1970
Marcus Adams
Oscar Haas
