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.
2025 Student Heroes Award Recipients
(Top row): SBOE District 10 (Round Rock ISD) ; SBOE District 11 (Grapevine Colleyville ISD); SBOE District 12 (McKinney ISD); SBOE District 13 (DeSoto ISD); SBOE District 14 (Argyle ISD); SBOE District 15 (Canyon ISD)
(Bottom row): SBOE District 3 (Northside ISD); SBOE District 4 (Kipp Legacy Preparatory); SBOE District 6 (Katy ISD); SBOE District 7 (Bridge City ISD); SBOE District 8 (Splendora ISD); SBOE District 9 (Hudson ISD)
(Not on photo): SBOE District 1 (El Paso ISD); SBOE District 2 (Taft ISD); and SBOE District 5 (NYOS Charter School , Pflugerville)
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 2026 Student Heroes Award starts on February 9, 2026 and ends on April 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. (Central).
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. 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
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Lenny Sanchez
Heroes Program Coordinator
State Board of Education Department
Texas Education Agency
(512) 463-9007
heroes@sboe.texas.gov