Presidential Award Winners 2024

Deeds of Valor - March 2024 Recipient

Evy has worked at TXST for over twenty years prioritizing grants for various research projects across the University. Her efforts to secure research funding has helped lay the foundation for Texas State's Run to R1. 

Deeds of Valor - February 2024 Recipient

From organizing prospective student visits and helping plan Bobcat Days, Allison gives her all at the Welcome Center and is always willing to go above and beyond her daily job duties. Her customer service and professionalism help create a family atmosphere and is greatly respected by the students, staff, and guests who interact with her.

Deeds of Valor - January 2024 Recipients

Kendra and Brady are part of the University Police Department. She is one of the friendliest officers on the force and truly embodies their motto of care, compassion and community. This team represented one of the only animal service care teams to participate in the aftermath of the Maui fires and were featured on a local news broadcast for their outstanding service while in Hawaii.  

Deeds of Valor - April 2024 Recipients

Led by Dr. Kate Spradley, Operation Identification (OpID) was founded as a humanitarian initiative to assist border counties with locating, recovering, and identifying remains through forensic science, community outreach, and collaboration with governmental and non-governmental organizations. Team members include:

• Kate Spradley, PhD 
• Courtney Siegert
• Chloe McDaneld
• Victoria Soto
• Ivanna Robledo
• Molly Scott
• Chris McMillan
• Victoria Swenson
• Molly Kaplan