The 2024 NBgives Awards Program was held on Tuesday, October 22 at The Villa, bringing together local business leaders, community members, and elected officials to celebrate outstanding businesses that have made a profound impact on the community. This year's event recognized 24 honorees, and of these, six were awarded a 2024 NBgives Award, selected by the Chamber's NBgives awards committee.
Before the honorees were introduced, Barron Casteel, 2024 Chair of the New Braunfels Chamber, spoke about the Chamber’s 2024 theme "Honor, Live, Build." He highlighted that NBgives embodies “Live," which focuses on celebrating businesses that enhance the quality of life in New Braunfels through their community involvement. Casteel acknowledged the honorees for their dedication, recognizing that the businesses in attendance not only contribute to the local economy but also to the heart and soul of the community.
The 24 honorees for 2024 included:
- 1845 Meat Co
- 2tarts
- Bluebonnet Motors Inc
- Cemex
- Climate Express Heating & Air
- Continental Autonomous Mobility
- Core Beauty Salon & Co
- Corridor Title – New Braunfels
- Don Turning Creations
- Farmers Insurance - JP Kesselring Agency
- Grand Endeavor Homes
- Great American Products
- Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
- GVTC Communications
- HMT Engineering & Surveying
- Laurel Grace Yoga
- Miller & Miller Insurance Agency
- Molak Corp
- New Braunfels Utilities
- Schumann Consulting
- Southstar – Mayfair
- SVN | Traditions
- Veramendi
- Water 2 Wine
The six selected NBgives Award winners included:
- 2tarts – Recognized for their unwavering support of local arts, culture, education, and quality of life, 2tarts has contributed both financially and through in-kind donations, helping local nonprofits achieve record-breaking fundraising success.
- Cemex – A leader in corporate philanthropy, Cemex was honored for its financial and in-kind contributions to numerous nonprofits, including the United Way, Hope Hospice, and local school districts, making a difference in education, healthcare, and social services.
- HMT Engineering & Surveying – HMT was recognized for its substantial financial donations and volunteer efforts, contributing hundreds of thousands of dollars and thousands of volunteer hours to over 30 community organizations.
- Laurel Grace Yoga – This small business has raised funds for various causes through donation-based wellness classes and events, benefiting at-risk youth, homelessness, and foster care initiatives.
- Veramendi – Recognized for its philanthropic foundation, Veramendi has made significant contributions to conservation, education, wellness, and more, including launching a scholarship program for local students this year.
- Water 2 Wine – Known for supporting monthly charity events like Wine-O Bingo, Water 2 Wine has sponsored numerous fundraisers and provided support to both employees and community members in need.
The 2024 NBgives Awards Program was a true celebration of the businesses that go above and beyond to make New Braunfels a better place. Congratulations to all honorees and award recipients for their dedication and generosity!
A big thank you to this year's sponsors!
Presenting sponsor
Cemex
Gold sponsors
HMT Engineering & Surveying
Veramendi
Southstar
Silver sponsors
Climate Express Heating & Air
Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority
Bronze sponsor
Schumann Consulting