Awards:
Victor Ventura Recognized for Excellence in Service and Leadership (09-26-2026)
During Salvadoran Heritage Night on September 26, our Adaptive Sports Director Victor Ventura was celebrated with two powerful recognitions. Victor received a Certificate of Recognition from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at Pitch 25 and was later honored as Hero of the Match at the Houston Dynamo FC game. His service, leadership, and heart continue to inspire our community.
“Gratitude for his years of honorable service in the United States Navy. His dedication, sacrifice, and commitment to serving our nation reflect the highest ideals of duty and patriotism, and continued leadership and service to others are in inspiration to residents through Harris County.”
Memorial Hermann (Memorial City) VETS: From Service to Sports Panel Discussion & Distinguished Panelist Award (05-19-2026)
Our Adaptive Sports Director & Coach, Victor Ventura, was honored as one of the Distinguished Panelist and award recipient.
“For your service, leadership, and dedication to empowering veterans through adaptive sports and community connection. Thank you for helping inspire resilience, hope, and purpose in others.”
Rice University Center for Civic Leadership 2026 Changemaker Mentor Award (04-23-2026)
Our Founder & Executive Director, Gloria Suarez, was honored with the 2026 Changemaker Mentor Award, nominated through Move Mountains by Rice Student and volunteer, Aadhish Talekar.
2025 Campeón de la Comunidad Award Winner: Gloria Suarez/Bee Abled (09-28-2025)
The Houston Texans Campeón de la Comunidad Award presented by Modelo honors an outstanding leader in the Hispanic community, who is making a positive impact in the City of Houston through service and dedication to a local nonprofit. The winner will receive a $25,000 grant in their honor to the nonprofit of their choice.
https://www.houstontexans.com/community/campeon-de-la-comunidad-award
Doug Dillard: Triumphing over challenges, inspiring H-Town at the Houston Sports Awards (01-19-2024)
Doug Dillard’s remarkable journey: From wheelchair triumphs to Houston Sports Awards honoree.
'Bee Abled' Founder & Executive Director receives the Champion of Inclusion (COIN) Award at Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Disability Celebration event. (09-30-2023)
This prestigious award honors the remarkable contributions of an individual with disabilities who has exhibited unwavering dedication to promoting diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion within their community. This recipient exemplifies their commitment through demonstrated leadership and advocacy for all people with disabilities. It is our privilege to announce Gloria Suarez as the recipient of this esteemed award this year.