Andrews Kurth Partner Recognized With Jaworski Award

HOUSTON -  In recognition of 40 years of service to the Houston community, Jonathan Day has become the 20th recipient of the Leon Jaworski Award from the Houston Bar Association Auxiliary. Day received the honor March 6 at a luncheon hosted by the HBAA, which gives the annual award in honor of Leon Jaworski, whose achievements exemplified a lifetime of commitment to the Houston community.

Over the years, Day has supported the community in many areas, including public education, non-profit organizations, the arts and in his role as a law partner focused on public law.

“We are proud of Jonathan’s achievements, and are grateful to the HBAA for recognizing his commitments to public service,” said Managing Partner Howard Ayers. “Jonathan is clearly a leader in the community and sets a great example for each of us.”

Day has helped in many ways to improve public education in Houston. He led Citizens for Good Schools, which reformed governance of the Houston Independent School District. He has co-chaired the last two successful HISD bond elections; chaired the Board of Houston A+ Challenge; led the Greater Houston Partnership’s Education Committee; and served as a trustee of the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation.

“It is an honor to be recognized,” Day said. “The award is part of a great tradition and I’m pleased to be representing the vast array of lawyers who are supporting so many community organizations that better Houston.”

He is currently Chairman of the Board of Neighborhood Centers, Inc., a United Way agency that each year serves more than 180,000 individuals and families.

Day’s commitment to the Houston arts scene includes serving as a board member of the Alley Theater, the Contemporary Arts Museum, The Wortham Theater Foundation, DiverseWorks and Lawndale Art Center.

In his professional role, Day has been instrumental in creating and structuring a wide range of public institutions, including the Metropolitan Transit Authority; the Cultural Arts Council; the Wortham Center; the Houston Parks Board; the new downtown park, Discovery Green; and the Houston Zoo, where he currently serves as Chair of the Board.

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