Exceptional leadership qualities and ability to lead in their role while demonstrating dedication to the campus community
Ability to foster and embrace diversity and inclusiveness among students, faculty, and staff
Honor and prestige through initiatives, motivation, and innovation to create positive and impactful change to Texas State University and the San Marcos and/or Round Rock community
Groundbreaking discoveries in the future of academics and continues to further push boundaries in exploring research for the university
Ability to integrate technological innovation to cultivate extraordinary learning opportunities for students
Commitment to making significant contributions to enhance the student experience, academic programs, and student organizations at Texas State University
Dedication, integrity, and selflessness while making a positive impact on the university
Outstanding ability to engage and develop partnerships within the university and community
Ethical behavior, compassion, respect, integrity, fairness to all university students and staff
Nominations of individuals not selected will be held and considered “active” for two (2) consecutive years (the first year of nomination and one subsequent year)
Nominee Requirements
Nominee must meet the award recipient criteria above
Nominee must be in good standing with the university
Nominee can either be a full-time or part-time Texas State University employee, alumnus, former student or a supporter of the university
Nominee must be able to attend the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Gala
Self-nominations will not be accepted
Nomination Guidelines and Requirements
The nomination packet MUST include the following items:
Nomination form for the Denise M. Trauth Outstanding Leadership Award
Nominee’s resume, CV, including any other awards that are pertinent
Three letters of recommendation
The nomination packet must be received in its entirety by the deadline.
Nominations may be made by any individual or group, except for self-nominations.
Method of Submission
Please complete the nomination form below and submit the required documents in one of the following ways:
Electronic upload via the nomination form below
Email to alumni@txstate.edu
Mail or hand-deliver to:
Office of Alumni Relations Texas State University 601 University Dr. LBJ Student Center, 3-20.5 San Marcos, TX 78666
The nomination packet must be received in its entirety by the deadline.
Full nomination packets for 2023 award nominees must be received by June 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
Denise M. Trauth Outstanding Leadership Award Nominations