One of the primary purposes of TCWSE is to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of education. This is done in a very special way at the TCWSE Annual Summer Conference. The three awards given each year are described below with past winners. Only TCWSE members may nominate individuals for these awards.

Take a few moments to review the criteria, then use the online forms indicated below to nominate an exemplary individual whom you believe is deserving of outstanding recognition. The deadline for submitting nominations has been extended to Friday, May 16, 2008.

Margret Montgomery Leadership Award

This award is given to an outstanding Texas educator who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and supported professionalism for women in education and who exemplifies the mission of TCWSE. The recipient of the Margret Montgomery Leadership Award must be a member of TCWSE.

Margret Montgomery Leadership Award Nomination Form

2008	??? -- To be announced during the Awards Luncheon at the 2008 TCWSE Summer Conference, June 20-22, Renaissance Austin Hotel!
2007	Julia Warren Ballenger, Associate Professor and E.J. Campbell Distinguished Professor, Stephen F. Austin State University
2006	Susan P. Holley, Assistant Superintendent, Education Services, Killeen ISD
2005	Luanna Stephens, Professor, San Angelo State University
2004	Elizabeth Clark, Deputy Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction, Katy ISD
2003	Janet Hood-Hanchey, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resource Development Services, Lewisville ISD
2002	Beverly J. Irby, Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling, Sam Houston State University
2001	Dawn Youdan, Consultant, Sunrise Consulting
2000	Gwen Schroth , Assistant Professor, Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce
1999	Anita M. Pankake, Professor, Educational Administration, Texas A&M University-Commerce
1998	Genevieve Brown, Professor, Sam Houston State University
1997	Susan K. Sclafani, Chief of Staff, Houston ISD
1996	Carole Funk, Professor, Educational Leadership, Texas Woman's University
1995	(Inaugural Recipient) Margret A. Montgomery, Consultant, Professional Research Institute

The Friend Award is given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to TCWSE.

TCWSE 2007 Friend Award Nomination Form

2008	??? -- To be announced during the Awards Luncheon at the 2008 TCWSE Summer Conference, June 20-22, Renaissance Austin Hotel!
2007	(no award given)
2006	(no award given)
2005	TASA Headquarters Staff
2004	Horn, Smith, Wood and Associates
2003	(no award given)
2002	Chester Hastings, Professor (retired), Educational Administration and Educational Psychology, Baylor University
2001	Fred Orr, Gallagher Construction Management Services
2000	Laura S. Fowler, Managing Partner, Henslee, Fowler, Hepworth & Schwartz, P.L.L.C., and General Counsel, TCWSE
1999	Martha J. Stone, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, Irving ISD
1998	Annell Todd, Executive Director, TSPRA; Publisher, Texas School Business
1997	Nolan Estes, L. D. Haskew Centennial Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
1996	Ann M. Halstead, Director of Communications and Technology, TASA

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The Bravo Award is presented for exemplary practitioners, innovative programs, and initiatives that promote community and parental involvement.

TCWSE 2007 Bravo Award Nomination Form

2008	??? -- To be announced during the Awards Luncheon at the 2007 TCWSE Summer Conference, June 22-24, Renaissance Austin Hotel!
2007	Patricia "Patti" Moore, Middle School Principal, Bryan ISD Lisa Hall, Elementary Counselor, Valley Mills ISD
2006	Margaret A. Montgomery, Consultant, Mongtomery Consultant Services, Inc.
2005	Monograph Authors, Women as School Executives--Leadership: A Bridge to Ourselves
2004	Diane Ashley, Instructional Officer, Compensatory Education, Katy ISD Sharon Boutwell, Administrator, Curriculum, Staff Development, and Strategic Planning, Spring Branch ISD Jose Colorado, Assistant Principal, Katy ISD Meredith Gunn, Instructional Officer, Staff Development, Katy ISD Nancy Vaughan, Educational Consultant, Alternative Certification Program, ESC 11
2003	(no award given)
2002	MayDell Jenks, Director, Languages Other Than English, Katy ISD Shirley Knox Benton, Administrator, Fort Worth ISD Sandra Lowery, Interim Department Chair, Secondary Education, Stephen F. Austin State University Karen Rue, Executive Director, Elementary Education, Katy ISD Tina Seaman, Assistant Principal, Memorial Parkway Junior High School, Katy ISD Karen Soehnge, Executive Director, Curriculum, Staff Development, and Accountability, Katy ISD Barbara A. Sultis, Superintendent, Goose Creek CISD
2001	Conference Planning Committee Members Early Bird Career Clinic Presenters Academy Coordinators Focus Session Presenters Focus Session Facilitators
2000	Authors, Women as School Executives: The Complete Picture
1999	Ronald Corn, Field Service Agent, ESC Region 6 Leonard E. Merrell, Superintendent, Katy ISD Maggie Selman, Assistant Superintendent, Sealy ISD
1998	Authors, Women as School Executives: Realizing the Vision
1997	Shirley M. Coleman, Superintendent, San Vicente ISD
1996	LuAnna Stephens, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, Fort Stockton ISD Shirley Knox-Benton, Principal, Fort Worth ISD Kay W. Harmless, Principal, Allen ISD Jim Dunlap,Superintendent, Hallsville ISD

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