News Summary
Two dedicated educators from San Antonio received prestigious recognition during the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards held in Austin. This annual event celebrates outstanding educators in Texas and highlights the commitment of H-E-B to support education. A total of $480,000 in cash and grants was awarded, emphasizing the impact of community involvement in recognizing exceptional teaching. As nominations open for the next awards, the program underscores the importance of acknowledging educators who inspire the next generation.
San Antonio – Two educators from San Antonio received prestigious recognition during the 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony held in Austin. This annual event celebrates outstanding contributions made by educators across the state of Texas and was attended by hundreds of community leaders and education professionals.
The ceremony featured a keynote address by retired four-star admiral William H. McRaven, who shared insights and inspirations relevant to the field of education. The event underscored H-E-B’s commitment to honoring educators, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges faced by public schools today.
Financial Awards Distributed
Throughout the ceremony, a total of $480,000 in cash and grants was awarded to a diverse group of recipients, including six teachers, two counselors, two principals, one early childhood facility, one public school board, and two school districts in Texas. This initiative reflects H-E-B’s long-standing dedication to supporting the education sector in the state.
Longstanding Commitment to Education
Since its inception in 2002, the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program has distributed over $14 million to educators, making a significant impact on the education landscape in Texas. The award winners were chosen through a rigorous nomination and application process, emphasizing the importance of community input in recognizing exceptional teaching and leadership.
Selection Process for Award Winners
The selection of award winners began with a statewide call for nominations and applications. To ensure fairness and accuracy in the selection process, applications were reviewed by students at Texas State University and Trinity University, who nominated semi-finalists based on merit. Further evaluations were conducted by panels composed of school administrators, community leaders, and past award winners who served as judges.
Interviews were then conducted by a statewide panel of judges to finalize the selection of winners. This comprehensive vetting process highlights the high standards maintained by the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program and underscores the exemplary qualities of the award recipients.
Future Nominations Open
Nominations for the next round of the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards are currently open, with a deadline of September 30, 2026. This call for nominations is an opportunity for communities across Texas to recognize and honor the hard work and dedication of their educators once more.
Winell Herron, the senior vice president of Public Affairs at H-E-B, emphasized the importance of acknowledging dedicated educators who have shown resilience, especially during challenging periods for the public school system. This recognition serves as both an honor and a motivating factor for educators in their ongoing efforts to enhance learning experiences for students.
As San Antonio continues to celebrate its educators, the recognition of these two individuals at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards stands as a testament to the vital role teachers play in shaping the future of the community and beyond. Their achievements highlight not only individual dedication but also the collaborative efforts of educators across Texas working to uplift and inspire the next generation.
Deeper Dive: News & Info About This Topic
HERE Resources
San Antonio Faces Super Bowl Halftime Drama
Additional Resources
- News 4 San Antonio
- Wikipedia: San Antonio
- KENS 5 San Antonio
- Google Search: H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards
- KSAT San Antonio
- Google Scholar: Education Awards Texas
- Express News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Education
- The Weather Channel
- Google News: H-E-B Awards
Author: STAFF HERE SAN ANTONIO WRITER
The SAN ANTONIO STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at HERESanAntonio.com, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in San Antonio, Bexar County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates. We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as Fiesta San Antonio, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, and Dia de los Muertos. Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, plus leading businesses in retail, insurance, and energy that power the local economy such as H-E-B, USAA, and Valero Energy. As part of the broader HERE network, including HEREAustinTX.com, HERECollegeStation.com, HEREDallas.com, and HEREHouston.com, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Texas's dynamic landscape.
