Small Steps Wine Classic
Join us for a wonderful evening of food, wine, and friends at our annual multi-course dinner paired with unique wines.
Attire
Cocktail
Questions? Contact Julianne Hickey at JHickey@ssnc.org or 713.236.0330.
Small Steps Nurturing Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The difference between the amount of your payment and the amount of goods and services received may be deductible as a charitable contribution. We estimate the fair market value is $250 per person. Small Steps’ EIN is 76-0471755.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Champagne Champion
$25,000
- Priority seating for a table of 10
- Car service to and from event
- Prominent recognition in all event materials and on Small Steps’ website
- Special appreciation gift for table guests
Malbec Master
$15,000
- Prominent seating for a table of 10
- Prominent recognition in all event materials and on Small Steps’ website
- Special appreciation gift for table guests
Sonoma Supporter
$10,000
- Prominent seating for a table of 10
- Prominent recognition in all event materials and on Small Steps’ website
- Special appreciation gift for table host
Brilliant Bordeaux
$6,500
- Reserved table for 10
- Recognition in all event materials and on Small Steps’ website
Charming Chardonnay
$2,000
- Two single seats
- Name recognition in all event materials and on Small Steps’ website
2019 Wine Classic
Event Co-Chairs
Kate & Ed Bialas
Alicia & Robert Kimmel
Sommelier
Matthew Pridgen was raised in a farming community and understands the hard work involved in the production aspect of the food and wine industry. The Houston native started in the restaurant business as a bartender at Mark’s American Cuisine in 1997, where he was eventually promoted to General Manager and asked to take over the wine list. From there, Matthew accepted the General Manager position at Catalan, where he worked alongside Executive Chef Chris Shepherd for five years. Because of their shared philosophy on using small-farm produce and supporting family-run businesses, Matthew followed Chris to Underbelly, where he was hired as General Manager. Matthew employed the same attitude in crafting Underbelly’s wine list, choosing selections from wineries that were family owned and operated. In 2016, Matthew stepped down as General Manager at Underbelly to run the wine programs at Underbelly, One Fifth, and Georgia James.
Honoree
Mari Salazar
Host Committee
Mary Kay & Brandt Bowden
Caroline & Will Brown
Robyn & Embry Canterbury
Jennifer & Jon Daly
Kendle & Lance Dardis
Jennie & Doug Getten
Kara & Hank Hilliard
Sarah Jane & Jack Howell
Katrina & Scott Hudson
Elizabeth & Charlie Leykum
Lindsey & Steven Looke
Christie & Billy McCartney
Lauren & Brad Morgan
Jennifer & Brian Moss
Georgia & Michael Piazza
Sarah & Gregg Snyder
Jessica & Justin Stolte
Natalie & Ryan Synnott
Maggie & Rob Vermillion
Scholarship Society Presenting Sponsor
EnCap Investments L.P.
Thank you to our 2019 Sponsors
Champagne Champion
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Julie & John Howie
Malbec Master
The Gilligan Family
Paul Hastings LLP
Post Oak Energy Capital
Thompson & Knight LLP
Sonoma Supporter
ARM Energy
Kate and Ed Bialas
Mary Kay and Brandt Bowden
Kristy and Chris Bradshaw / Emily and David Sheeren
Robyn and Embry Canterbury / Kendel and Lance Dardis
Fortis Minerals
Kaplan / Morgan / Ross / Snyder / Vermillion
Alicia and Robert Kimmel
KKR
KoonsFuller Family Law
C. James and Carole Walter Looke Family Fund
Merritt & Jon Marinelli / BMO Capital Markets
Morgan / Ross / Snyder / Vermillion
Carolyn and Garry Tanner
Leticia and Steve Trauber
Stonepeak Partners & The Howell Family
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Brilliant Bordeaux
Altsuler / Loeffler / O’Neill / Shugart
BOK Financial
BOK Financial
Brazelton / Heath / Jennings / Pagan / Weathers
Caroline and Will Brown
Lauren and Cameron Brown / Lindsey and Mike Dignam / Callie Anne and Bryan Stahl
Cabot Oil & Gas
Carnelian Energy Capital
Niki and Bryan D’Agostino / Keri and Chris Wagner
Michele amd Jeff Dodson / KPMG LLP
Katie and Ben Eisterhold / Stacy and Jason Johnson / Shannon and Brian Thorne
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Kayne Anderson Energy Funds
Liz and David Lieman
Elizabeth and Charlie Leykum
RBC Capital Markets
Scotiabank Global Energy Investment Banking
Seneca Resources Corp
Sidley Austin LLP
Mollie and Kent Wallace
Charming Chardonnay
Sarah and Jeff Bartlett
Mathilde and Joe Leary
Christie and Billy McCartney
Ana and Mike Schick
Donations
Angie and Dan Hardin
Marek Family
Trini & O.C. Mendenhall Foundation
Abigail Sinwell