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June 10, 2015
Inaugural “Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award” Recipient
SAN ANTONIO, TX – The Valero Texas Open recognized the profound contributions of Tom Mabe, a longtime volunteer who worked with players, fans, caddies and tournament officials for decades as a proud member of the Tournament Leadership Council (TLC). An American hero, retired from the US Army after being stationed in Germany and fighting in Korea and Vietnam, Tom sadly lost his battle with cancer during tournament week of 2014 and he has been sorely missed ever since.
To celebrate Tom’s memory and his vast contributions to the Valero Texas Open over the span of 30 years, the Tournament Staff, along with the TLC, established the “Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award” in his honor.
During this year’s tournament week, all volunteers and TLC members had the opportunity to nominate a volunteer(s) worthy of special recognition and who embody the same character, passion, dedication and spirit as Tom Mabe. After much review and deliberation of the nominees, Greg Brueland was announced as the winner of the inaugural “Tom Mabe of the Volunteer Year Award’ at last month's Tournament Leadership Council Appreciation Banquet.
Mary Mabe, Tom’s wife was in attendance and assisted with the announcement and presentation of this year’s recipient. Greg Brueland embodies the essence and true spirit of volunteerism. Several nominations were submitted for Greg, who has worked on the 13th hole as part of the Gallery Control committee, for his “selflessness and mentorship to other volunteers.” Words used to describe Greg included passion, enthusiasm, and his invaluable help was contagious.
Greg humbly accepted the award and spoke with grace. As Volunteer of the Year, he was awarded with a Valero Texas Open gift package and a round of golf for a foursome at TPC San Antonio. A charitable donation of $1,000 will be made in Greg’s honor to a charity close to his heart, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
In addition, Greg will receive a smaller version of the Valero Texas Open tournament trophy; a symbol of appreciation for his significant impact on the Tournament. A perpetual trophy is also being created to proudly display the names of all Tom Mabe Volunteer of the Year Award recipients throughout the upcoming years. This perpetual trophy will be kept year-round in the Valero Texas Open offices as a reminder of the importance of Volunteers to the success of the tournament and will also be exhibited in the Volunteer Headquarters during each Valero Texas Open.
Please visit ValeroTexasOpen.com to learn more about the Valero Texas Open and volunteering at the next edition of the Tournament, scheduled April 18-24, 2016 at TPC San Antonio.
ABOUT VALERO
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products, and sells its products primarily in the United States (U.S.), Canada, the United Kingdom (U.K.), Ireland and Latin America. Valero owns 15 petroleum refineries located in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day. Valero is a joint venture member in Diamond Green Diesel Holdings LLC, which owns two renewable diesel plants located in the U.S. Gulf Coast region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.2 billion gallons per year, and Valero owns 12 ethanol plants located in the U.S. Mid-Continent region with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.6 billion gallons per year. Valero manages its operations through its Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol segments. Please visit investorvalero.com for more information.
ABOUT VALERO IN THE COMMUNITY
Valero Energy Corporation, through its subsidiaries (collectively, Valero), and the Valero Energy Foundation are committed to improving the quality of life in communities where Valero has major operations. In 2023, Valero, its employees and the foundation collectively generated more than $77 million in charitable support through direct/in-kind donations, fundraising and volunteerism. Valero employees logged more than 127,000 volunteer hours in 2023 for hundreds of projects in their communities. Valero provides funding to a variety of nonprofit agencies for programs and services supporting education, basic needs, health care and civic initiatives. Through the overwhelming support of sponsors, the foundation’s signature programs, the Valero Texas Open and Benefit for Children, generated more than $23 million raised in 2023 for charities across the United States.
ABOUT THE VALERO TEXAS OPEN
The Valero Texas Open is the sixth-oldest professional tournament in golf worldwide, the third-oldest on the PGA TOUR and the longest held in the same city. In 2022, the tournament celebrated its 100th anniversary.
Its list of champions includes some of the greatest names in golf history: Walter Hagen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Ben Crenshaw, Hale Irwin, Lee Trevino, Nick Price, Justin Leonard, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Jimmy Walker, Jordan Spieth and 2019, 2023 champion Corey Conners to name a few.
Since Valero became title sponsor in 2002, the tournament has become a leader in charitable fundraising among PGA TOUR events. The Valero Texas Open, together with its Benefit for Children and Champions fore Charity initiatives, has contributed more than $232 million to hundreds of worthy charities since inception. Please visit www.ValeroTexasOpen.com for more information.
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