Presidential Awards
Presidential Deeds of Valor
Starting in Fall 2023, this new award program will recognize employees who go above and beyond to help others succeed. Inspired by a line in the alma mater, “Thy spirit urges us to deeds of valor, raising the fallen, cheering the oppressed,” awardees are celebrated for the exceptional ways they carry out our noble mission to serve, inspire, and educate.
Visit the Deeds of Valor webpage to learn more and submit a nomination.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Teaching
Awardees are celebrated for their passion in their fields of study and for their capacity to convey that excitement to students. The awards honor faculty members for the impact of their academic endeavors and for their sustained dedication to their craft.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Scholarly and Creative Activities
Honorees in this category are celebrated for their contributions to their disciplines and to the intellectual life of Texas State. These award-winners are shining examples of the university’s commitment to research, scholarship, and creative activity as part of the teaching and learning experience.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Service
We ask our faculty to serve, as well as teach and conduct research. This award shines a light on faculty members who exemplify Texas State’s commitment to public service to the university, their professional fields, and the community.
Presidential Seminar Awards
This annual honor recognizes Texas State faculty members for their outstanding scholarship, creative work, or other scholarly efforts. As with all of the presidential awards, the seminar award recognizes individuals for providing a model of excellence that encourages all faculty to continue to perform, improve, and advance their teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service.
