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Heroes for Children Award

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The State Board of Education established the Heroes for Children award program in 1994. The award is designed to recognize excellence in advocacy for education and to highlight the many outstanding volunteers whose efforts represent significant contributions to public school education in Texas.

Since its beginning, the award has provided a means to recognize Texas residents who render selfless acts of service by offering their time, effort, and support to public schools and students. The award honors volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to student learning or who have demonstrated sustained periods of involvement and support of public education. Each year, the 15-member Board recognizes one Hero from each of their districts. The Heroes for Children award recipients are honored at the September SBOE meeting.

Nomination Information:

Any Texas resident who gives time, effort, service, and support to public schools and students, except for elected officials and educational employees, can be nominated for the Heroes for Children award.

To nominate someone, completely fill out the Heroes for Children nomination form. Include all pertinent information, including an essay from the nominee and another essay from the nominator. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Review the nomination form for completeness before submitting. After selecting "Submit", you should receive the following message: "Thank You!" Your submission has been received. You should also receive a copy of your submission form through the nominator's email address. If you do not receive the message and a copy of your submission form, please resubmit your nomination form.

The nomination period for the 2027 Heroes for Children award is TBD.

It is common to find award recipients who have volunteered hundreds, and sometimes thousands of hours to their local public schools. The State Board of Education is proud to have recognized a number of volunteers who have worked tirelessly to help Texas students and their public schools.

2026 Heroes for Children Award Recipients

2026 Heroes for Children

(Top row, left to right): District 8 Kelly Sullivan-Groveton ISD; District 9 Hannah Ramsey-Harmony School of Innovation, Garland; District 10 Jacques DuBose-Boerne ISD; District 11 Saadia Hassan-Harmony Science Academy, Euless; District 12 Randall Barber (not in picture)-Caddo Mills ISD; District 13 Villa Copeland-Harmony Science Academy, Dallas; District 14 Karen Ward-Gordon ISD; District 15 Ginger Moore-San Angelo/Goodfellow AFB, Concho Valley
(Bottom row, left to right): District 1 Kathy Bandujo-Boerne ISD; District 2 Consuelo Castillo-Harmony Science Academy, Brownsville; District 3 Dave Gannon (Dr. Fey-in picture)-Northside ISD; District 4 Cintya Peña Briones-Galena Park ISD; District 5 Mayra Quevedo-Harmony School of Excellence, Austin; District 6 Stacy Evans-Conroe ISD; District 7 Amirah Rimal-Harmony School of Excellence, Sugarland

Past Recipients of the Heroes for Children Award

For more information, contact heroes@sboe.texas.gov or call (512) 463-9007.

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Contact Information

Lenny Sanchez
Heroes Program Coordinator
State Board of Education Support Division
Texas Education Agency
(512) 463-9007
heroes@tea.texas.gov