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Texas Emergency Management Awards & Luncheon

Texas Division of Emergency Management recognizes individuals that have paved the way for Emergency Management. The Conference 2026 Awards Luncheon will focus on recognition of citizens, emergency management professionals, and organizations for their outstanding service within the community.

Please review the information below if you would like to submit an Awards Nominations form.

Award Categories:
(details for each award can be found in the nomination form linked below)

• Texas Emergency Management Council Agency of the Year Award
• Texas Emergency Management Hometown Hero
• Texas Emergency Management Hall of Fame
• Texas Emergency Management Partnership Award
• Texas Emergency Management Leadership Award
• Dr. Chuck Bauer Texas Emergency Management Medical Professional of the Year Award
• Texas Emergency Management Nonprofit Partner of the Year
• Texas Emergency Management Spouse of the Year
• Texas Emergency Management News Flash Award
• Distinguished Volunteer Service Award
• Spirit of Service Award

Awards Nominations Login Page

Nomination Submission
Nomination forms must be filled out completely to be considered, with justifications limited to 2,500 characters. Attach a short biography and a picture (head-shot) of the nominee with the nomination. The deadline to submit nominations is April 10, 2026.

Nomination Procedures
Each individual award category contains unique nomination criteria and should include specific facts, achievements, and examples showing how the individual or team is exceptional. Achievements should distinguish the nominee from peers. Nominations must be submitted by a TDEM division chief, assistant division chief, district coordinator, local emergency management coordinator, mayor, county judge, fire chief, law enforcement director or EMS director unless otherwise noted.