Media Recognition : The Official Houston Elvis Website : Ralph Elizondo

Media Recognition

August 2008 Ralph was a second place Winner in the first National Graceland Sponsored Contest for Elvis Tribute Artist ( competing with artists from Canada and the U.S.)
April of 2007 Ralph starred in his first national television commercial for Vegas.com

January 2006- Won 1st place at the Greyhound Race Track Annual Elvis Contest in Harlingen, Texas
August 2005- Won 1st place at the Fender's Showcase & Club Annual Elvis Contest in Kemah, Texas

May 2004- Won 1st place in the Southwest United States Regional, "Images of the King" Contest held in Lake Jackson, Texas at Lake Theater. As a first place winner, Ralph automatically pre-qualifies for the world competition in Memphis as a finalist.
Appeared on national television show Entertainment Tonight - August, 2002
1st Place Winner "Best Elvis Impersonator in Houston" at annual Hard Rock Café Contest in 2000, 2002, & 2003
Ralph aired his own 30 minute Elvis of the 50's & 60's local Television show in Houston, TX in April, 2002
National Recognition from CNN January, 2000 and August, 2002
International Recognition - Scotland Radio in August, 2002
Appeared in local media (all networks) ABC, NBC, CBS & FOX
Featured in many newspapers - Houston Chronicle, The Star, The Herald, Fredericksburg The Free Lance Star, and many more

Featured in book, Elvis' Real Gold published by Cricket Coulter (long time Elvis friend)
Accepted as a member of the Elvis Entertainers Network an all Elvis booking agency in Chicago with membership of only the best artists worldwide.
Has performed with the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world in tribute shows.

Performance Venues

Corporations: *Petroleum Club Presidents Ball* *Fisher Controls International* *Continental Airlines* *Saint Arnold Brewery* *National Oilwell Varco Bammel Corporation* *TFidelity National Corporation-Houston* *Stewart Title* *Aveda Institute- San Antonio* *NASA-Johnson Space Center* *Executive Women International at Union Station-Minute Maid Park/Houston* *Harley Davidson-Tx. and LA.* *Miller Survey Group* *MLN Corporation* *Allstate* *HEB Headquarters* *Unocal Corporation*	Concerts/fairs/large venues: *Reliant Stadium* *Warehouse Live- Houston* *Corpus Christi RAYZ hockey team half time show at American Bank Center* *Dallas Mavericks half time television commercial at the American Airline Center in Dallas* *Magnolia Blossom Festival, opened for Ronny McDowell- Magnolia, AR* *Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo* *TCCA- Winnsboro, Tx* *City of Rosenberg Hot Summer Concerts* *The Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Martin Rutchik Concert Stage* *Colliers International/ The Hobby Center Performing Arts-Houston* *George R. Brown Covention Center- Houston* *Blue Star Contemporary Art Center- San Antonio* *Graceland- Memphis* *George Ranch- Richmond, Tx.*
THEATERS/CASINO’S/openings: *Sabre Room- Chicago, IL.* *Empress Casino- Chicago, IL.* *Isle of Capri Casino’s- MS* *Legends Theater-Branson* *“Barnett’s Café” Screenwriter & Playwright Janie Garrett -Nashville Premiere/Opening* *Soaring Wings award winning Architect Winn Wittman- opening Austin, Tx.* *Hard Rock Café- Houston, Tx.* *Lake Theater- Lake Jackson, Tx.* *The Sands Theater with Dean Scott- Houston, Tx.*	Resorts/Hotels: *Four Seasons Resort* *Omni Hotels* *Hotel Fredonia- Nacogdoches, Tx.* *Westin Stonebriar Resort* *Sacred Spur Ranch* *Shirley Acres* *Ashford Oaks* *Butler’s Courtyard* *Waterwood National Resort- Huntsville, Tx.* *Remington Ranch* *Hilton America’s and Hilton Hotels*
Healthcare Industry: *Texas Children’s Health Plan* *MD Anderson* *Dr. Patricia Salvato* *Dr. Kenny St. Romain* *Medcare Professional Group* *Doctor’s Club* *Texas Children’s Hospital* *Memorial Hermann Hospital*	Country Clubs/Restaurants: *Perry’s Steak House* *D’vine Winery* *Hilltop Lakes Country Club* *Riverbend Country Club* *Houston Racket Club* *Golfcrest Country Club* *Raveneaux Country Club* *Flemings Prime Steakhouse* *Hilltop Lakes Country Club* *Quisie’s Table* *Champions Golf Club* *Texas Corinthian Yahct Club- Kemah* *Star Fleet Yachts, Dinner Cruise- Kemah*
Professional: *Johnson Atala & Associates* *Simmons and Fletcher/ Attorneys* *Attorney, Roy Mease* *Noramco Fitness* *The Upper Hand Salons* *Frontier Custom Builders* *UHCL Luncheon* *Fairfield Builders*	Fundraisers/ Non-profit: *Energy Capital Run, Houston* *International Rotary House MD Anderson* *Sunshine Kids Foundation* *The Community and Children’s Impact Center* *Fort Bend County Women’s Shelter* *American Cancer Society* *The Joint Association to Stop Spina Bfida* *Spinal Muscular Atrophy* *Breast Cancer Association* *Alzheimer* *Muscular Dystrophy Association* *Metropolitan Baptist Church* *Lakewood Church- Houston* *St. Theresa’s Church* *Living Word Lutheran Church*