Since 1974, the AACOG Regional Awards has recognized individuals, organizations, and projects across the region for their dedication and work to enhance the quality of life of Alamo Area residents. The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) is accepting nominations for the 2024 AACOG Regional Awards. Award recipients will be recognized during the AACOG Area Council and Board of Directors Annual Luncheon on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
Any person, corporation, community project, or government project that has contributed to the positive advancement of the communities inside the Alamo Area (Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson counties) is eligible for nomination.
*Previous award recipients are ineligible for the same category if they have won within the past 3 years. Current elected officials are also ineligible for nomination unless directly involved in a project.
Award Forms
Regional Award Categories
Regional Citizen of the Year
This award honors individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the AACOG region. The award is given to individuals residing within the Alamo Area who demonstrate a dedication to the region through their activities outside the scope of their employment. Current elected officials are ineligible for nomination.
Corporate / Business Steward of the Year
This award honors businesses and corporations that have contributed to the betterment of the AACOG region. It is given annually to small, medium, and large for-profit companies that make a positive impact on their local communities through activities such as employee volunteering initiatives, fundraising activities, and other efforts that have established the corporation as a community partner.
Community / Non-Profit Project of the Year
This award honors community-based or non-profit projects that have contributed to the betterment of the AACOG region. These awards are given annually to community-based or non-profit driven projects that have made a positive impact to the communities involved in and affected by the project. Projects not yet completed are ineligible.
Government Project of the Year
This award honors government projects that have contributed to the betterment of the region. These awards are given annually to completed governmental entity-based projects that have significantly impacted the community for the better. Projects not yet completed are ineligible.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors individuals that have significantly contribute to the betterment of the AACOG region as a whole over their lifetime. This recognition does not need to be awarded every year. Individuals nominated under this category may instead be recognized under the Regional Citizen of the Year category, at the discretion of the AACOG Community Affairs Committee.
Mission Partner of the Year
Honoring public, non-profit, and for-profit organizations AACOG has worked directly with who truly mirror AACOG’s values and contribute to the mission of enhancing the quality of life of Alamo Area residents. Individuals nominated under this category may, at the discretion of the AACOG Community Affairs Committee, instead be recognized under the Corporate / Business Steward of the Year category.
Rising Star Award
Honoring youth ages 14 to 18 who inspire and demonstrate a dedication to service outside of
standard academic work.
