Barry Petree Community Commitment Award

ICOH - The Space City Empire is seeking nominations from the community for the
Barry Petree Community Commitment Award. The recipient of this honor is awarded
by an open community vote and announced at the annual ICOH Enthronement Ball in
October.

The award was created by proclamation of Mercury Emperor XIII, Jerel McNeil, to
recognize a member of our community who represents the ideals of charitable
commitment and community service that the late Barry Petree embodied. “Barry
had an endless commitment of serving the community, and especially those living
with HIV/AIDS,” explains McNeil. “His focus and devotion are greatly
missed.”

The nominations are open to any member of the Houston community. Nominations
must be sent to Jerel McNeil at jmcneil228@... or can be mailed to his
attention at 1739 Commonwealth, Houston, TX 77006. Nominations must be received
by Wednesday, July 7. The board of directors of ICOH will select the top five
nominees who will be placed on the ballot along with the election of Apollo
Emperor and Gemini Empress. Voting will be held August 12, 4 – 7pm (EJ’s •
2517 Ralph St.) and August 14, 10am – 6pm (Pride Committee of Houston office
• 1415 California Suite 110). The voting is open to any resident of Harris and
surrounding counties. The nominees will be announced at the Candidate
Announcement Show, Friday July 9, 8pm at EJ’s.

For information please contact Jerel McNeil.