Port Corpus Christi Awarded for Community and Social Investment

Corpus Christi, TX, USA — The 2016 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards presented by STEER, the South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable, is in San Antonio Texas, november 30, 2016 (wednesday). The event aims to recognize entities within the oil and gas, and energy sectors for preserving the environment, contributing to local communities, and promoting workplace safety. Port Corpus Christi Deputy Executive Director, Sean Strawbridge, is accepting a STEER award on behalf of the port for Community and Social Investment.

Awards in the Community and Social Investment category are designated for organizations showing true commitment to community. These organizations provide a benefit to deserving individuals or groups, and provide measurable positive impact in local communities.

"It's a tremendous honor for Port Corpus Christi to receive this prestigious award for Community and Social Investment from the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). This recognition is testament to the daily efforts of the Port Commission and Staff to earn the unwavering support of the residents and businesses of the Coastal Bend. We thank STEER for their leadership in promoting the virtues of the South Texas energy industry and acknowledging Corpus Christi as the premiere gateway for energy in global trade,” said Charles W. Zahn, Jr. Chairman of the Port Corpus Christi Commission.

STEER Eagle Ford Excellence Award recipients are recognized as leading organizations throughout the oil and gas industry and the Eagle Ford Shale region. These organizations set the standard in being good corporate citizens.

About Port Corpus Christi — As the primary economic engine of the Coastal Bend, Port Corpus Christi is the 5th largest port in the United States in total tonnage. Our mission; to “Leverage Commerce to Drive Prosperity.” Our vision; “To be the energy port of the America’s.” Strategically located on the western Gulf of Mexico, with a straight, 45’ deep channel, Port Corpus Christi provides quick access to the Gulf and the entire United States inland waterway system. The Port delivers outstanding access to overland transportation with on-site direct connections to three Class-1 railroads and uncongested interstate and state highways. Port Corpus Christi is protected by a state-of-the-art security department and an award-winning Environmental Management System. With outstanding management and operations staff, Port Corpus Christi is clearly “Moving America’s Energy.” | http://www.portcorpuschristi.com.

Port Corpus Christi is a member of START (South Texas Alliance for Regional Trade), a collaborative effort that highlights business opportunities in South Texas in the manufacturing, energy, aerospace, international trade, military, and other sectors and the related strategic support provided by Port San Antonio, Port Corpus Christi, and Port Laredo. | www.southtexastrade.com.