Tribute to Texas Children
The Honorable Charlie Geren
Dr. Andra Penny
2023 Award Recipients
Purpose
To recognize an individual(s), company or institution for outstanding service to Texas education based on:
- History of distinguished or exceptional service to children and education in Texas schools
- A record of leadership and sustained commitment to service through professional activities and involvement
- Demonstrated a commitment to PK-8 youth, their education, health and welfare rather than to the institution
Nomination for Award
- TEPSA member may submit the name of a Texas leader for consideration to the Board of Directors
- Board of Directors submit nominations to the Executive Committee
- The Executive Committee determines the award recipient
The criteria is flexible to accommodate a wide range of circumstances and situations and is not always given on an annual basis.This award is not presented as a political award nor is it given in expectation of something in return.
Past Honorees
- 2021 – Jim Walsh and David Anderson
- 2020 – Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation
- 2019 – Reverend Charles Foster Johnson
- 2018 – Senator Kel Selinger and Rep. Dan Huberty
- 2016 – Speaker of the Texas House and District 121 Representative Joe Straus
- 2015 – Jimmie Don Aycock
- 2014 – Mary Keller, EdD
- 2013 – Judge F. Scott McCown
- 2012 Representative Scott Hochberg and Northside ISD Superintendent John Folks
- 2011 – Susan Kellner
- 2009 – Senator Judith Zaffirini and Representative Diane Patrick
- 2008 – Mike Moses
- 2007 – Carolyn Boyle
- 2006 – H-E-B, Bill Ratliff, Sandi Borden
