All but two years since 2001, the Colorado River Alliance board of directors has honored an individual, couple, group, business, or organization for contributions to the preservation and protection of the Texas Colorado River. The award was renamed theJohn Lay River Hero Award in 2019.
Honorees have included Central Texas business leaders, corporations, environmentalists, elected officials, news outlets, vineyard owners, musicians, a photographer, and a filmmaker. By shining a light on the positive examples and efforts of others, we inspire one another to remain focused, committed, and invested in our cause—in the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River.
