TEEA: How to Apply

HOTThe 2027 TEEA Application period is open until Friday, August 28, 2026! Please see below for instructions and applications.

TCEQ is pleased to honor the 2026 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.