The 2017 Heritage of Odessa Community Statesmen honorees were recognized at the annual award dinner Thursday evening at the MCM Grandé Hotel and FunDome. Honorees seated from left are: Steve Brannan, Law; Jane Boles, Philanthropy; Carol Uranga, Humanities, Virginia Ellen Chisum, Government; M. Elayne Hunt, Education; and Wes Hunt, Community Service. Standing from left are: Robert Hollomann, Arts; Dr. Steven Wiehle, Service in a Profession; David Simpson, Business; Pastor Corey Speer, Religion; Clay Kemper, Ranching; and Dr. Shanti Neerukonda, Health and Science. Not pictured: Matt Rist, Media.
