Samir Becic, Houston’s renowned Fitness Czar, is set to receive the prestigious President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) Hero Award on September 6th in Washington D.C. The Hero Award is among the highest honors awarded by the President’s Council. Samir expressed his gratitude: “I am humbled and deeply honored to receive the Hero Award from President’s Council PCSFN. To be recognized with the title of ‘Hero’ is incredibly meaningful, as it reflects the collective efforts of all those who have joined me in promoting health and fitness in America. This award inspires me to continue this vital work and strive to make an even greater impact on the lives of my fellow Americans.”
Beyond this upcoming accolade, Samir Becic has been celebrated with multiple honors in Houston. On November 1st, 2022, Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed “Samir Becic Day” in recognition of his four years of service as Houston’s official Fitness Czar and his 20 years as a health advisor to previous mayors. This recognition was further extended with a second proclamation on January 10th, 2023, issued by Mayor Turner and the 16 City of Houston Council Members, applauding Becic’s relentless advocacy for health and fitness across America.
In 2023, Becic’s contributions were acknowledged on a national level when he was awarded the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. This accolade, along with a Congressional Proclamation by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, underscores Becic’s lifelong commitment to community service. With over 8,000 hours dedicated to volunteerism, these awards highlight his extraordinary civic contributions and his efforts to strengthen communities through the power of health and fitness.
For more than two decades, Samir Becic has been a beacon of community leadership, inspiring countless individuals and making significant strides in promoting health and fitness. His work spans partnerships with various organizations and extends across the nation. Since 2018, he has served as Houston’s Official Fitness Czar, tirelessly encouraging Houstonians to lead more active lives. His advisory role to the City of Houston began 22 years ago, guiding mayors from Lee Brown to Annise Parker, Sylvester Turner, and now John Whitmire.
Additionally, since 2011, Becic has volunteered over ten thousand hours through the Samir Becic Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering lives through health and fitness.
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