The Northern Brazoria County Chamber of Commerce in Alvin, Texas, has named the Rev. Suzanne Smith, known as Mother Suzanne, the 2025 Citizen of the Year.
For the Chamber, the reason was clear. Under Mother Suzanne’s leadership at Grace Episcopal Church, her congregation has become a steady source of hope and practical support for the community. Each week, she oversees a large food distribution, maintains blessing boxes, and coordinates partnerships that ensure hundreds of neighbors are fed and cared for. She also introduced a weekly shower trailer to serve neighbors experiencing housing insecurity, affirming that dignity is a basic human right.
By building bridges among churches, nonprofits, and community partners, she helps ensure that hundreds of people are fed, supported, and cared for every seven days.
Because of this consistent leadership and tangible impact across Alvin, the Chamber selected her for this honor. The Episcopal Diocese of Texas joins in celebrating this well-deserved recognition!
