Student Heroes Award
The Student Heroes program recognizes Texas public school students in prekindergarten through high school who do an outstanding volunteer service that benefits their fellow students, schools, or their communities. One student from each of the 15 State Board of Education (SBOE) districts is recognized for this award. Scroll down for the nomination information.
2026 Student Heroes Award Recipients
(From left to right): SBOE District 1 (Ysleta ISD); SBOE District 2 (not in picture) (South Texas ISD); SBOE District 3 (Harmony Science Academy-San Antonio); SBOE District 4 (Aldine ISD); SBOE District 5 (Round Rock ISD); SBOE District 6 (Katy ISD); SBOE District 7 (Port Neches Grove ISD); SBOE District 8 (Huffman ISD)
(From left to right): SBOE District 9 (Zavalla ISD); SBOE District 10 (Leander ISD); SBOE District 11 (Cleburne ISD); SBOE District 12 (Paris ISD); SBOE District 13 (not in picture) (Dallas ISD); SBOE District 14 (Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD); SBOE District 15 (Big Spring ISD)
Nomination Information
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 for the 2027 Student Heroes Award is TBD.
The recipients of this award will receive a resolution to be read in their honor, plaque, and a medal during the June State Board of Education meeting in Austin, Texas. Up to 15 students, one from each SBOE member's district may be recognized.
Who may nominate?
Nominations may be submitted by anyone – such as school personnel, other students, parents, or community members and nominees must be from public or charter schools.
What are the steps for nominating?
Completely fill out the Student Heroes nomination form. Include all required information, including the nominee's permission to be nominated and have his or her information shared publicly (parent or guardian signature is required for nominees under the age of 18). The nomination form must include an essay submitted by the nominator describing the nominee's outstanding volunteerism and how it benefited others.
NOTE: Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Submit only one nomination per student. Please preview your submissions before hitting the "Submit" button on the nomination form to make sure all required field is covered. If submitted properly, you should receive an email copy of your submission and a response that states, "Thank You. Your submission has been received." For questions, please email heroes@sboe.texas.gov or call the SBOE Support office at (512) 463-9007.
Past Student Heroes Award Recipients
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2024
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2018
Lenny Sanchez
Heroes Program Coordinator
State Board of Education Department
Texas Education Agency
(512) 463-9007
heroes@sboe.texas.gov