That Deserves a Crown | HoustonTexans.com

Troy, a pediatric critical care flight nurse on the Kangaroo Crew at Texas Children's Hospital, deserves this award for his extraordinary dedication, expertise, and steady calm during the most critical moments of a child's life. He delivers ICU-level care during air and ground transports, stabilizing the sickest infants and children with precision, urgency, and compassion. Troy's ability to act quickly and confidently in high-stakes situations has saved countless lives and brought comfort to families facing their most frightening moments. Troy's impact on the community is profound. Every time he steps onto a helicopter, he carries not only advanced medical care but also the hopes of parents, the trust of referring teams, and the promise of a safe arrival. His professionalism builds trust between families and medical teams alike, ensuring seamless, expert care from bedside to hospital. Troy's skill, heart, and humanity strengthen the entire pediatric care network in our region.

Griselda Noyola has been with El Centro de Corazón for over 12 years. She is a pillar of the Quality Assurance department, using population health strategies to increase access to life saving cancer prevention screenings for El Centro patients. She has helped hundreds of patients receive no-cost cancer screenings for colorectal and breast cancer and has helped navigate patients who need follow up into care. Her hard work and dedication truly make El Centro de Corazón patients and our community healthier and stronger.

Terri has been a EMT for 15+ years, where has she received EMT of the year. Currently, Terri leads a community geriatric program assisting elderly clients receive necessary equipment, medications, earnestly listens to their needs, and is the first point of contact and the eyes and ears helping make decisions that keep her patients out of the hospital. She is compassionate, generous, knowledgeable, and has a true passion for serving her community. She just received the "Most Devoted" award for the work she does. She treats her patients as she would her own mom. She truly represents what a true hero is.

Luis Martinez deserves recognition for his outstanding volunteer efforts. His dedication to serving the community is evident through his extensive work with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Bishop's Storehouse, providing essential support to families in need. Martinez also spearheaded the Rainbow Park cleanup, demonstrating a commitment to environmental beautification. Beyond this, he consistently volunteers to maintain his local church and contribute to community events like Pioneer Day. Luis Martinez's leadership shines through coordinating volunteers for moving fellow military families and, significantly recruiting workers for the Peanut Butter Factory, which provides crucial aid to the Houston Food Bank. His actions embody selfless service and make a tangible difference in countless lives.

Jimmy Rogers, co-founder of Boots For Troops, launched the nonprofit organization in 2015 after his deployment in the U.S. Navy. The organization provides custom care packages to deployed troops, including a pair of boots chosen by the service member.

Jimmy joined the Navy in 2011 and was deployed in 2015 as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. As he served with the armed forces overseas, Jimmy saw a need for care packages that actually connected with service members as individuals. Through Boots for Troops, Rogers aims to uplift and empower the morale of active duty military members and their families through personalized care packages filled with quality items tailored to their preferences.

During his military service, Jimmy earned promotions at every opportunity and received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Military Good Conduct Award, and Military Letter of Commendation.