Nominations must be submitted through The Conference's online portal no later than April 10, 2026. Final selections will be made by late April 2026, followed by email notifications of the award winners. Once your account is set up, log in anytime to access your profile and view or update your submission(s).

Awards Nomination Information

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.

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

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 (headshot) 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.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a well-deserving individual.