If your community did not fill out an application last year, create a new account. If your community submitted an application last year, you can use the same login information and have access to your previous application. If you need any help getting access to your previous account, please contact Sara Walters at swalters@ktb.org.
Nominations will be accepted for the 2023 Beautify Texas Awards (formerly the KTB Awards) starting on Monday, February 27, 2023. These awards recognize efforts made by individuals and organizations to enhance their communities and protect the Texas environment. One winner per category will be selected and recognized at the annual KTB Conference in June 2023.
The Beautify Texas Awards include many of the same categories as the former Keep Texas Beautiful Awards. They are now organized into two subsets, Individual Awards, and Organization Awards. The application period will open and close at the same time for all awards.
Download this flyer to see the list of application questions and other criteria to consider when submitting a nomination.
Award Categories
The Beautify Texas Awards include many of the same categories as the former Keep Texas Beautiful Awards. They are now organized into two subsets, Individual and Organization Awards. The application period will open and close at the same time for all awards.
Individual Awards
- Stan Weik Leadership Award
- OP Schnabel Volunteer of the Year
- Ruthe Jackson Youth Individual
- Sadie Ray Graff Educator
Organizational Awards
- Ebby Halliday & Maurice Acers Business/Industry Award
- Outstanding Program
- Outstanding Project
- Public Education and Outreach
- Ruthe Jackson Youth Organization
- Sadie Ray Graff Educational Institution
Head over to the Beautify Texas Awards Page for more information! Have specific questions about the Beautify Texas Awards? Please reach out to awards@ktb.org
Important Dates
All applications should detail programming, events, and service from January 1 - December 31, 2022, with the exception of the Leadership Award. The application will open on Monday, February 27, 2023, and close on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 5 p.m. CST. Limit 5 applications per category per nominator. We reserve the right to move any submission to a different category in which it fits better. Previous winners will not be eligible to win in the same category again until three years after their win. For example, 2019 winners will be eligible to win in the same category again in 2022. Late, emailed, mailed, or faxed entries will be automatically disqualified.
| Year Won | Year Eligible Again | |
| 2020 | 2023 | |
| 2021 | 2024 | |
| 2022 | 2025 |