The Hall of Honor Award is the highest honor bestowed by the McCoy College of Business at Texas State University. This award recognizes alumni who have achieved exceptional professional success and who have made a lasting, meaningful impact on the business community, society, and the University.

Honorees exemplify leadership, integrity, and innovation, using their influence and accomplishments to inspire others and create positive change through distinguished careers, service, and philanthropic or volunteer contributions. Recipients demonstrate a deep commitment to advancing the mission and reputation of McCoy College and Texas State University.

Hall of Honor inductees serve as role models for current students and alumni, embodying the values of excellence, service, and lifelong engagement.

Nominee Information

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Required Questions

1) PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AND DISTINCTION

Describe the nominee’s most significant professional accomplishments, including any notable awards, recognitions, or broader visibility (e.g., industry honors, media features, or thought leadership) that demonstrate their stature and prestige in their field.

Explain why they are considered a leader and highlight measurable outcomes—such as business growth, innovation, organizational transformation, or documented community impact—that reflect the scope of their achievement.
2) IMPACT AND SERVICE TO OTHERS

How has the nominee made a meaningful impact on their community, industry, or society beyond their professional role? Describe philanthropic activities, volunteer leadership, or initiatives that have improved the lives of others, and include specific examples and measurable outcomes (e.g., funds raised, programs launched, people served, or long-term changes in organizations or communities) that illustrate the depth and breadth of their community impact.
3) CONNECTION TO MCCOY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND TEXAS STATE

Connection to McCoy College of Business and Texas State Include mentorship, advisory involvement, speaking, advocacy, or philanthropic support. In what ways has the nominee supported or advanced McCoy College of Business or Texas State University? Consider and describe activities such as: • Mentoring students or alumni.

• Serving on advisory boards, committees, or other leadership bodies.

• Speaking in classes, events, or panels and engaging with Business Leadership Week or other signature programs.

• Providing philanthropic support, including gifts to McCoy College or Texas State.

• Recruiting and hiring Texas State/McCoy students or graduates.
4) LEADERSHIP, LEGACY, AND INFLUENCE

Consider influence on others, long-term impact, and how they inspire current students or alumni. How does the nominee exemplify leadership, and what is the lasting impact or legacy of their contributions? Please address: • How they have inspired or helped others grow in their careers.

• How they have cultivated an environment where others have become leaders themselves and provide examples.

• Specific, measurable examples of their leadership influence on individuals, organizations, or communities (including current students and alumni where applicable).

Consider long-term effects, such as mentees who have gone on to leadership roles, enduring programs or initiatives they created, or cultural or strategic shifts they helped drive.
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