Celebrating 15 years
Presenting sponsors: Bracewell LLP, Camden, CenterPoint Energy, H-E-B, Houston Methodist, Kinder Foundation, United Way of Greater Houston, and Laura and Tom Bacon
Nearly 1,000 civic leaders, researchers and community members gathered at the Kinder Institute's annual luncheon to celebrate the institute's 15th anniversary and the release of the 44th Kinder Houston Area Survey.
The sold-out event raised more than $600,000 to support the institute's work, helping to ensure its partnership-driven research remains a public good for the benefit of all Houstonians.
"This luncheon was more than a celebration of our 15-year anniversary — it was a testament to the impact we can have when we work together to move Houston forward," said Rose Rougeau, executive director of the Kinder Institute’s external affairs division.
Ric Campo, CEO of Camden, was also honored with the Stephen L. Klineberg Award for outstanding civic leadership.
See photos from the event here.
Highlights from the Kinder Institute Luncheon
Kinder Institute Luncheon (full recording)
About the Kinder Houston Area Survey
Since 1982, the annual Kinder Houston Area Survey has documented the city's transformations, offering data-driven insights into the opportunities and challenges facing Houston and other cities. No other metropolitan region in the country has been the focus of a research program of this scope. Findings are shared with local leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders to address critical urban issues.
About the Stephen L. Klineberg Award
Named for the founding director of Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, the Stephen L. Klineberg Award recognizes individuals who have made a lasting impact on Greater Houston. It has been presented to Dr. Marc L. Boom (2024), Mayor Sylvester Turner (2023), Dr. Anne Chao (2022), Robert Eury (2021), the Rev. William Lawson (2020), Jeff Hines (2019), Angela Blanchard (2018) and Tom Bacon (2017).
About the honoree
Over a career spanning nearly five decades, Ric Campo has been instrumental in building a better Houston. He is the co-founder and CEO of Camden Property Trust, which provides nearly 60,000 units of multifamily housing across 174 properties nationwide. As chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, he is helping one of the nation’s largest trade hubs drive economic growth and environmental sustainability. In the community, Campo serves on the boards of several organizations advancing Houston’s development and quality of life, including the Greater Houston Partnership, Central Houston Inc., the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Houston Branch, BakerRipley, the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and Houston ISD.
