TEEA: How to Apply

HOT2026 TEEA application period is closed. Winners will be announced in the spring of 2026.

TCEQ is pleased to honor the 2025 Winners and Finalists. Congratulations!

The Texas Environmental Excellence Awards honor achievements in environmental preservation and protection. As the state's highest environmental honor, the Office of the Governor and commissioners from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recognize outstanding projects from ten diverse categories. To learn more about how winners are recognized and for a list of categories, visit our About TEEA page.