2026 TNOYS Annual Member Award Nominations

Event Name

Each year at our Annual Conference, TNOYS recognizes and presents awards to exemplary individuals, programs, and organizations in our network.

We encourage TNOYS' members to learn about each award here, and submit a nomination below! Nominating someone for an award is a wonderful way to honor their dedication to improving the lives of systems-involved young people.

Please submit your nomination by Friday, April 24. Award winners will be notified the following week, and all award winners will be recognized the week of June 9-12 at TNOYS' conference in Austin!

Nominee Information

For which award are you nominating this individual/program?
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Is this program affiliated with a member organization?

YesNo

Please select the member organization this nomination is affiliated with:

What organization is this program affiliated with?

Program Name

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns (leave blank if unknown)

Title

Contact Email

Describe the nominee's innovative or unique contributions to the youth services field in general and/or to your agency in particular. (Limit of 1000 characters)

Please include a high-quality (if possible) photo or headshot we can use in our marketing for the member awards and at the event.

Secondary photo (optional)

Professional Youth Worker

Describe how the nominee goes above and beyond in the performance of their duties and in their communities. (Limit of 1,000 characters)

June Bucy Award for Excellence

Detail the nominee’s evidence of excellence, e.g. leadership excellence, programmatic

excellence, etc. (Limit of 1,000 characters)

Steve Wick Innovative Program

Describe how this new, expanded, or innovative programming makes significant contributions to the field of youth services in the state or across the nation. (Limit of 1,000 characters)

Rising Star Award

Describe how the organization or program has been successful in developing relationships and partnerships in their community.

(Limit of 1,000 characters)

Does this program/organization work across systems? If so, which (child welfare, housing and homelessness, juvenile justice, health and behavioral health, victim and survivor services, education, and higher education/workforce).

(Limit of 500 characters)

Volunteer of the Year

Describe how the nominee goes above and beyond in the performance of their duties as a volunteer in their communities. (Limit of 1,000 characters)

How many hours has this volunteer donated to your organization?

How long has this volunteer served at your organization (months/years)?

Outstanding Youth Partner

Describe the nominee's (youth or young adult ages 16 to 24) growth over the last year to bring significant value to your services or training. (Limit of 1000 characters)

Your Information

Your First Name

Your Last Name

Your Email

Your Phone

Are you a TNOYS individual or organizational member?

IndividualOrganization Staff

Please select your member organization name:

Organization You are Affiliated With

Contact Information