{"product_id":"her-celebration-2026","title":"HER Celebration 2026 Presented by Port of Corpus Christi","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 22, 2026 | 6 – 10 PM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTexas A\u0026amp;M University–Corpus Christi, Performing Arts Center\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePresented by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/portofcc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Port of Corpus Christi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSponsored by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerselderlaw.com\/\"\u003eBaker \u0026amp; Baker\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.frostbank.com\/personal\/banking\/personal-checking-options?gclsrc=aw.ds\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=20579584297\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAqHIat603_R2zELgUWL-agV59Outs\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjww-3VBhAcEiwAwUUIu8YC66CErl2nHoGcb0CflwJ2jOXRbdCNKAamGVkJONXZ_Uiv8y1IaxoC3h0QAvD_BwE\"\u003eFrost Bank\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.autonationchevroletsouthcorpuschristi.com\/?utm_source=goodway\u0026amp;utm_medium=sem\u0026amp;utm_campaign=2025chevy\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=21624392320\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAolKKZv0k5PCohGpiRwtb5uLjPfCi\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjww-3VBhAcEiwAwUUIu7rKVgLa2bmXIJiYsyjIh5Zno-tUmhVqpHiV579hFhsFQaN2n2mPvRoCfM8QAvD_BwE\"\u003eAutoNation Chevrolet South Corpus Christi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mdpremier.com\/locations\/parkdale\/?utm_source=google\u0026amp;utm_medium=paid_search\u0026amp;utm_campaign=er_parkdale\u0026amp;gad_source=1\u0026amp;gad_campaignid=23705073588\u0026amp;gbraid=0AAAAAC8DKwg0Jl9LhpNpXtxvLiFzAX4TK\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjww-3VBhAcEiwAwUUIu6mgHZ5Yj5fgGWFrLh0uX1XixpnuTcH6NK_9fgI4R2FcDZuMyCITERoC40AQAvD_BwE\"\u003ePhysicians Premier,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aeptexas.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAEP Texas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tcautoservice.help\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTC Auto Service\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"743\" data-start=\"392\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e2026 HER Honorees:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSara Morgan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRising Star:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlexa Gignac\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Visionary:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSharon Bailey Murphy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumanitarian:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCatherine Tobin Hilliard\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Leader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTeri Moffitt Cardenas\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalyst:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eArlene Medrano\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedical Hero:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDr. Crystal Garza\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eJoin \u003cem data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eThe Bend\u003c\/em\u003e for an inspiring evening of empowerment, connection and recognition at the HER 2026 Celebration. On the stage of the Texas A\u0026amp;M University–Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, this awards-show experience honors the women shaping the Coastal Bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile the spotlight is on the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebendmag.com\/her-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2026 HER Honorees\u003c\/a\u003e, the celebration extends even further. Past HER honorees will also be in attendance, making this a rare opportunity to honor this year’s awardees while mingling with some of Corpus Christi’s most accomplished and inspiring women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and conversation before powerful speakers set the tone for the awards presentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evening opens with remarks from two incredible community leaders, Rosaura Bailey and Dr. Kelly Miller, both past \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHER\u003c\/span\u003e honorees whose leadership has made a lasting impact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003eSecure your ticket today to the city’s most inspiring night of the year!\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAttire: Formal | \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplimentary valet sponsored by TC Auto Service\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSchedule of Events: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e6-7 PM: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCocktail Hour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7:15-9 PM: \u003c\/strong\u003eHER Awards Presentation \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9:15-10 PM: \u003c\/strong\u003eChampagne Toast \u0026amp; Last Call Drinks\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"819\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe kindly ask all guests to arrive by 6:45 PM so as not to disrupt the show. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bend Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67611104346301,"sku":"2836963","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0530\/9028\/7805\/files\/TB26_HEREvent_eBlast_2.jpg?v=1790786833","url":"https:\/\/the-bend-shop.myshopify.com\/products\/her-celebration-2026","provider":"The Bend Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}