Pat attended Athens Methodist College on a full academic scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 3 years. Pat did her graduate studies in photography at Sam Houston State University. She became one of the first women in the U.S. to receive her Certified Professional Photographer certificate from the Professional Photographers of America. Recently she received her Craftsman Degree from that same organization for her years of teaching and mentoring. She also taught yearly at the Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. Pat and Ray received the Ann Denman award for their support of Mother’s Against Cancer in 1994. They quickly saw the love and friendship of this community. They have also been honored by HAAM as Pillars of the Community. Pat has received a special recognition award from Mission Northeast, the Woman of Excellence from FamilyTime Foundation and also their Lifetime Achievement Award. She was a member of the American Business Women’s Administration for over 12 years and served almost every office including President and national Top Ten nominee. She was honored by the ABWA as Woman of the Year twice and Woman of Achievement and National Top Ten Nominee. Last year she and Ray were honored by The Village Centers with a beautiful award and gala. This year Pat was awarded the prestigious Athena Award from the Partnership Lake Houston. Pat Guard has served the Lake Houston Community with her photography for over 45 years.
