For the first time ever, Houstonia is naming a Houstonian of the Year. You’ve likely heard of Time’s Person of the Year, a parade of figures both inspirational and controversial that have been knighted since 1927. In 2024 we got to thinking: Who would fit the bill to represent H-Town?
Houston has no shortage of amazing people who make the city better every day. Perhaps it’s through providing a vital service to our most vulnerable citizens, or bringing a piece of their culture to our world-class food scene. For the inaugural award, we chose five finalists whom we’ve covered throughout the year and whose stories we just couldn’t shake.
But in the democratic spirit, instead of picking the winner behind closed doors in a smoke-filled room (i.e., Houstonia’s office), we let you decide. A total of 9,464 readers cast their vote in our online poll in October, and the results are in.
Read about how they became the most trusted meteorologists in Houston through Space City Weather, a site that helps us make sense of what on earth goes on in the sky. And take a moment to congratulate the four HOTY runners-up: Michelle Alozie, Molly Cook, Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy, and Benchawan Jabthong Painter.
Published in the The Secrets of East Texas issue of Houstonia Mag.
How Eric Berger and Matt Lanza Became Houston’s Most Trusted Meteorologists
For a decade, Space City Weather’s “no hype” forecasts have kept us powering through hurricanes, winter storms, infrastructure collapses, and one surprise derecho.
The Houston Dash’s Michelle Alozie Can Do It All (And She Does)
The soccer player spends her time off the field researching pediatric cancer.
New Texas Senator Molly Cook Is All about ‘Treating’ Voters
The ER nurse turned politician is using her lessons from the hospital to better serve her constituents in the capitol.
Chiqui Sanchez Kennedy Is a Champion for Immigrant Rights
Her Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project shows that advocating for immigrants is important for the community at large.
How Chef Benchawan Jabthong Painter Brings Her Culture to Houston
What started from homesickness has since grown into the best Thai restaurant in the city, earning Street to Kitchen James Beard and Michelin recognition.
A Big Thank You to the Local Heroes of Hurricane Beryl
As we celebrate our Houstonians of the Year for 2024, honorable mentions go to those who helped out their neighbors during yet another storm.
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