Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Student Heroes Award.
Approved by the State Board of Education (SBOE) in 2015, this award highlights Texas public school students participating in impactful volunteer service in their communities.
Since the award’s inception, nearly 120 Texas public school students with a heart for service have been named Student Heroes. Fifteen students, one per state board district, receive the award each year, with contributions ranging from initiating inclusive programs for seniors and students with disabilities to facilitating fundraisers for kids receiving medical treatment.
The SBOE encourages students, teachers, administrators, and community members, to nominate any Texas public school students who exemplify the core value of selfless service.
To be nominated for this award, the volunteer service project performed by a public or charter school student must not be associated with any curriculum requirement, a school service project, or community program.
The nomination period is from Monday, Feb. 19 and will end on Saturday, May 4, at 5 p.m., central time.
When completing the Student Heroes nomination form, be sure to include all required information, such as the nominee's permission to be nominated and have his or her information shared publicly. The nomination form must include an essay submitted by the nominator describing the nominee's outstanding volunteerism and how it benefited others.
A parent or guardian signature is required for nominees under the age of 18 years old.
The student who earns this award will receive a plaque and a medal from their SBOE district member.
The award presentation typically occurs at a local school assembly, an organization meeting, or in a classroom. The exact date, time, and location of the presentation will be determined by the local school district or campus in coordination with the SBOE member. Up to 15 students, one from each SBOE member, may be recognized.
For further details or to fill out a nomination form, visit tea.texas.gov, and type Student Heroes Award in the search bar at the top of the webpage.
