Alumni

Young Alumni Rising Star Award

The Young Alumni Rising Star Award honors alumni who have completed a minimum of 30 hours at Texas State University and are under the age of 40. Recipients of this award demonstrate a level of excellence that positively represents the University. They inspire current students and other recent graduates, to excel in their work and recognize the important impact of their experience as a student at Texas State.

Previous Young Alumni Rising Star Award honorees are listed in the All-Time Honor Roll.

Submit a Nomination

Full nomination packets for 2021 award nominees must be received by February 12, 2021.

2020 Young Alumni Rising Star Award Honorees

Mark Estrada Headshot

Mr. Mark Estrada ('06, '10)

B.E.S.S. Exercise & Sports Science

M.Ed. Secondary Education

Superintendent of Schools
Lockhart ISD

Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni Award

Meet the Honorees

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have achieved prominence and made a significant impact on the lives of others.
Cortney Behrends Leben Headshot

Mrs. Cortney Lebens ('10)

B.S.F.C.S. Fashion Merchandising

Co-Founder and CEO, Muy Ono Hospitality
Co-Founder and CEO, Live Large

Kuro Tawil Headshot

Mr. Kuro Tawil ('12)

B.A. Communication Studies

Founder
KUROS