Gift of Life Names 2026 Angels Among Us Honorees
Four Southeast Texas women are selected for their outstanding community contributions.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Gift of Life program has announced its four 2026 Angels Among Us honorees. These women are being recognized for their significant service and dedication to the Southeast Texas community.
Why it matters
The program highlights local women who have made lasting contributions to the region. This recognition celebrates their individual service and impact on the lives of local residents.
Four women were chosen as this year's honorees out of the total pool of regional nominees. The program serves to quantify and celebrate community impact in Beaumont.
The players
The Gift of Life
This organization manages programs that recognize community leaders and contributors throughout Southeast Texas.
Virtue Alexander
She is the executive assistant to the Mayor of Beaumont and a community contributor recognized for her years of service.
Roy West
He is the current Mayor of Beaumont who oversees city operations and administration.
The details
Virtue Alexander, who serves as the executive assistant to Beaumont Mayor Roy West, is among the four recipients named for 2026. She has been married for 36 years and is a parent to three children and a grandparent to two.
Timeline
The recognition ceremony takes place on October 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
The awards are integrated into the 16th Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Monster Dash, positioning the philanthropy within a major regional gathering. This strategy aligns civic recognition with established community outreach events.
Local residents can attend the ceremony scheduled for 8 a.m. at the Beaumont Civic Center to participate in the event. This recognition highlights the work of prominent community members to the public.
The takeaway
Recognizing dedicated local individuals strengthens community ties and encourages civic engagement. Residents are encouraged to celebrate these contributions during the upcoming event at the Beaumont Civic Center.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts by visiting the Philanthropy page for Beaumont.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Beaumont Enterprise.
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