Baird, Hampton & Brown hosted the second annual BHB vs. Quorum Architects Cornhole Tournament in October, successfully raising $1,300 for Lena Pope.
This annual event aims to build camaraderie with one of our longtime building partners through friendly competition while also raising money for a good cause. Each firm invites all employees to attend the tournament, whether to play or spectate, which facilitates an opportunity to expand our professional networks and build a stronger relationship with some of the people we collaborate with often.
This year, 10 teams competed in a single-elimination bracket, ultimately crowning BHB as the victorious champions for the second consecutive year. Andee Dyer, our Marketing Coordinator, and Gibran Michel, DBIA, Senior Associate, and Senior Mechanical Designer, claimed the coveted goat trophy, ensuring its residence at BHB for another year.
Beyond the cornhole, the event included food and libations as well as a Halloween costume contest with prizes. Adding a philanthropic touch, a silent auction offered an array of themed prize baskets including spa indulgences, pet treats and toys, a selection of wine bottles, lottery tickets with potential to win millions of dollars, and gift cards for local businesses on Camp Bowie Boulevard and in the Near Southside. All proceeds were promised to be donated to a nonprofit organization voted upon by the guests.
This year’s donation recipient was Lena Pope, a local nonprofit organization that aims to support child development and improve the behavioral and mental health of children in Tarrant County through counseling, education, and behavior interventions.
We intend to continue holding this annual event every fall as one of the many ways BHB gives back to the community throughout the year.