What a party – and what a special Conservation Hero! The 7th Annual Victor Emanuel Conservation Award Luncheon was held for a sold-out crowd at the Austin Country Club October 8th.
Every Victor Emanuel Luncheon is special. But this year’s event honored Valarie Bristol, a woman who has been central to so many conservation efforts throughout Texas – including the creation of the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve — that she drew four standing ovations!
Valarie’s many friends and family, representing her extraordinary work as Travis County Commissioner; Director for Texas, Trust for Public Lands; The Nature Conservancy of Texas; the Board of the Eanes ISD; and President of the Board of Travis Audubon, were there to cheer her on.
Holly Thoden, Don Holt, Gretchen Denny, Vicki Holt, Jennifer Bristol
Those who know Valarie best spoke of her many contributions to the field and included:Judge Sarah Eckhardt, Bob Ayres, Victor Emanuel, Barry Lyons and her daughter Jennifer Bristol. Thanks to all who showed their love and affection for Valarie and helped set a fundraising record for Travis Audubon!
