First Responder Memorial Information

Texas Emergency Management Conference would like to hold a memorial for our First Responders, Emergency Managers, and Healthcare Workers who have passed in the last year, April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025. We appreciate you sharing their information and allowing us to honor their life and service. Please submit by April 11, 2025.

We would like a high resolution photo to share with attendees if possible.

Awards Nomination Information

Texas Division of Emergency Management recognizes individuals that have paved the way for Emergency Management. The Conference 2025 Awards Luncheon will focus on recognition of citizen, emergency management professional and organizations for the outstanding service within the community.

Award Categories:
(details for each award can be found in the nomination)
-Texas Emergency Management Council Agency of the Year Award
-Texas Emergency Management Hometown Hero
-Texas Emergency Management Hall of Fame
-Texas Emergency Management Partnership Award
-Texas Emergency Management Leadership Award
-Dr. Charles Bauer Texas Emergency Management Medical Professional of the Year Award
-Texas Emergency Management Spouse of the Year
-Texas Emergency Management News Flash Award
-Distinguished Volunteer Service Award
-Spirit of Service Award
-VOAD Member Organization of the Year Award

Nomination Submission
Nomination forms must be filled out completely to be considered, with justifications limited to 2,500 characters. Attach a short biography and a picture (head-shot) of the nominee with the nomination. The deadline to submit nominations is April 11, 2025.

Nomination Procedures
Each individual award category contains unique nomination criteria and should include specific facts, achievements, and examples showing how the individual or team is exceptional. Achievements should distinguish the nominee from peers. Nominations must be submitted by a TDEM division chief, assistant division chief, district coordinator, local emergency management coordinator, mayor, county judge, fire chief, law enforcement director or EMS director unless otherwise noted.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a well-deserving individual.