2026 Texas Thespians Golden Apple Award Nominations
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Texas Thespian's Golden Apple Award
Purpose The Texas Thespians Distinguished Educator Award was established to honor adults who have dedicated themselves to promoting Texas educational theatre, recognizing both their sustained past service and their continued commitment to the field going forward.
Eligibility Requirements
- Years of Service — Candidates must have given 10 or more years of service to Texas educational theatre.
- Sustained Involvement — Candidates must demonstrate consistent, ongoing involvement with Texas Thespians throughout their career, rather than isolated or short-term contributions.
- Continued Commitment — Candidates must be positioned and expected to continue contributing years of service to the field.
Selection Criteria
Winners will be selected based on:
- Dedication to Theatre Performance in Texas — A demonstrated commitment to theatre education and performance within the state.
- Alignment with Texas Thespians Aims and Ideals — Support for and advancement of the aims and ideals of Texas Thespians.
- Standards of Excellence — Contributions to establishing and maintaining continued standards of excellence in Texas theatre education.