Awards

TACAC would like to offer members the opportunity to nominate candidates for TACAC awards.  Should you wish to nominate an individual for an award, please complete the nomination form and mail it to the current Past-President of TACAC no later than December 1.

Founders' Award

Established in 1986 by the TACAC Executive Board, the Founders’ Award recognizes members whose contributions to the Association and the profession are “above and beyond the call of duty” and exemplary of exceptional talent and devotion to students. These awards are designated as “Founders’ Awards” in honor and recognition of the charter members of the Texas Association for College Admission Counseling.

Honorary Lifetime Members

Enacted in 1987, the status of Honorary Lifetime Membership was established by the Executive Board to recognize inspired leadership and extraordinary service to students in the college admission process.

Friends of TACAC

This award honors individuals or organizations who make significant contributions to Texas ACAC or our mission.  This award recognizes non-members for their services, contributions and support.

William W. Fleming Award

On April 21, 1996, the Executive Board inaugurated an annual award to recognize an individual who has achieved unquestioned excellence in counseling young people in the transition from high school to college. The award honors a TACAC member who has served students at least 10 years and who has been assessed by colleagues as meeting high standards of honesty, decency and commitment to a good match between student and college. The award is named in honor of William W. Fleming, who served at TACAC’s first Public Service Chair and remained a loyal TACAC member throughout his career. Most important, he always cared about helping young people find a good college match.

Rising Star Award

This award, created by the Executive Board in 2000, honors individuals who have five years or less experience with TACAC but who have given outstanding service to the organization.