Statistics are all too clear that tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death in Texas. Over 24,000 Texans lose their lives due to tobacco each year, costing the state in excess of $10 billion. These statistics are alarming, but not insurmountable. Throughout the state, individuals, community groups, organizations and businesses are working toward reducing this burden for the state.

The Tobacco-Free Texas Awards have been developed in order to celebrate, remember, and honor those individuals and groups in Texas who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in striving to realize the vision of a Tobacco-Free Texas.

Award recipients will be recognized annually at the Texas Teen Tobacco Summit & Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention Conference. Nominations received before July 1st of each year will be considered for recognition at that year's Conference.

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Click here for the New Tobacco-Free Texas Nomination Form!

Click here to view previous Tobacco-Free Texas Award Winners.