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For more than 20 years, The H-E-B Excellence in Education program has paid tribute to educators that go the extra mile each and every day to serve their students and inspire their community.

As we look towards the 2026 Excellence in Education Awards, we pay tribute to previous winners, and thank them for the work they do in the classroom. 

The 2025 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Winners Are:

Rising Star

The Rising Star Category recognizes teachers with less than 10 years of experience. Winners received a $5,000 check for themselves and a $5,000 grant for their school.

Cindy Gonzalez

Rising Star Elementary
J.P. LeNoir Elementary, Donna ISD

Aaron Peralez

Rising Star Secondary
Abernathy High School, Abernathy ISD

Leadership

The Leadership Category honors teachers with 10 to 20 years in the classroom. Winners received a $10,000 check for themselves and a $10,000 grant for their school.

Matthew Trevino

Leadership Elementary
Roan Forest Elementary School, North East ISD

Dr. Alicia Adkins

Leadership Secondary
I.H. Kempner High School, Fort Bend ISD

Lifetime Achievement

The Lifetime Achievement Category salutes teachers with more than 20 years of experience. Winners received $25,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their school.

Abigail Eliezer

Lifetime Achievement Elementary
Klentzman Intermediate School, Alief ISD

Vicki Rowe

Lifetime Achievement Secondary
Taylor High School, Taylor ISD

School Counselor

Winning counselors received $10,000 in cash for themselves and a $15,000 grant for their schools.

Verlene Wallace

School Counselor Elementary
Hunt School, Hunt ISD

Rubina Sanchez

School Counselor Secondary
Byron P. Steele II High School, Universal City ISD

School Principal

Winning principals received $10,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their schools.

Dr. Anabel Ruiz

Principal Elementary
Carolyn G. Bukhair Elementary School, Richardson ISD

Sheree Bogany

Principal Secondary
A.C. Jones High School, Beeville ISD

Early Childhood

The winning early childhood facility received a $25,000 grant.

Dr. Sarah K. Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners

Early Childhood
Arlington, Texas

School Board

The winning public-school board received a $25,000 grant for their district.

Lamar CISD

School Board
Rosenberg, TX

Small School District

The winning small school district received a $50,000 grant.

Lubbock-Cooper ISD

Small School District
Lubbock, Texas

Large School District

The winning large school district received a $100,000 grant.

Prosper ISD

Large School District
Prosper, Texas

Past Winners

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