Awards
Note: Due to 2024 being a celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Texas State, we will not be selecting new Distinguished Alumni, Young Alumni Rising Star, or Denise M. Trauth Outstanding Leadership Award recipients. In 2024, we will celebrate all past recipients at the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Gala. More details to come.
The Texas State community is comprised of exceptional students, first-rate teachers and accomplished alumni who make us proud. Each year, we recognize select Bobcats and their remarkable contributions with Alumni Association awards.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence and made a significant impact on the lives of others through their profession, accomplishments, affiliations, and service to society and the University.
Young Alumni Rising Star Award
The Young Alumni Rising Star Award honors alumni who have completed a minimum of 30 hours at Texas State University and are under the age of 40. Recipients of this award demonstrate a level of excellence that positively represents the University. They inspire current students and other recent graduates, to excel in their work and recognize the important impact of their experience as a student at Texas State.
LBJ Outstanding Senior Student Award
The LBJ Outstanding Senior Student Award recognizes current students who demonstrate leadership, character, campus and community involvement, and academic success.
Teaching Award Of Honor
This prestigious award recognizes, encourages, and rewards superior Texas State classroom teachers, including professors, lecturers, associate professors, assistant professors and instructors.
Denise M. Trauth Outstanding Leadership Award
The Denise M. Trauth Outstanding Leadership Award recognizes those who lead through integrity, compassion, resiliency, and innovation, thereby carrying forward the legacy of Texas State's ninth president, Dr. Denise M. Trauth.