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RECOGNITION & EDUCATION

Awards &
scholarships.

Recognizing excellence in code enforcement and supporting the educational goals of our members and their families.

View open opportunities Meet recent recipients
Michelle Garcia Pullido, City of Azle, Code Officer of the Year
RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCEMichelle Garcia PullidoCity of Azle · Code Officer of the Year
APPLICATIONS & NOMINATIONSMaterials due

Check eligibility and gather all required materials before submitting. Each opportunity has its own submission instructions.

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FIND THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY

Recognize service.
Support what’s next.

Start with the person or purpose. Eligibility, required materials, and the next step are shown together.

RECOGNIZE COMMUNITY SERVICE2027 award

Wes Castolenia Award

Recognize collaborative community service projects by teams or individuals making a positive impact.

Open for submissionsDeadline:

Who qualifies

  • Contributions must be voluntary but can be related to a matter in which the individual or group has expertise through training, work experience or education.

What to prepare

  • (no more than three pages) with a description of the project(s) that have been performed or from those who have been directly affected by this nominee's service.
  • (Names of individuals, Organizations, address, phone, email.)
  • Attach clips or photographs of before and after project(s).

Complete the nomination form and send the supporting letter and photographs separately to CEAT Ex-Officio.

View requirements & nomination
RECOGNIZE PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE2026 award

Reginal “Reggie” Jackson Award

Honor an outstanding Code Enforcement Officer exhibiting dedication, professionalism, and integrity.

Open for submissionsDeadline:

Who qualifies

  • The Code Enforcement officer who is presented this award should be an active C.E.A.T. member who has exhibited excellence, dedication, professionalism, integrity, and high achievements in the field of Code Enforcement.
  • Should have two years of experience in Code Enforcement.
  • Should be a registered Code Enforcement Officer.
  • Should be presently working in Code Enforcement.
  • "Only eligible to win once."

What to prepare

  • Nominee information and a written nomination essay. The nominator must confirm active CEAT membership.

Use the online nomination or the official Word form. Review the mailing and email instructions on the nomination page.

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SUPPORT EDUCATION2026 scholarship

Charles W. Daniels Scholarship

Apply for one of up to three $1,000 scholarships available to CEAT members or their immediate family members.

Open for submissionsDeadline:

Who qualifies

  • The applicant must be a CEAT member or the spouse, child, or grandchild of a CEAT member.
  • The applicant must be a high school senior or college student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.

What to prepare

  • Submit a typed, double-spaced essay of 1,000 to 2,000 words.
  • Include a cover sheet with the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and the CEAT member’s name.

Download the official Word application and submit it by email or mail. This scholarship uses a document application.

View requirements & application
BEFORE YOU SUBMIT

A complete application
starts here.

The right form is only part of the submission. Review the full instructions for your chosen opportunity.

  1. 01

    Confirm eligibility

    Check membership, experience, or student requirements before preparing the application.

  2. 02

    Prepare the supporting material

    Gather the essay, letter, cover sheet, or project photographs required for your opportunity.

  3. 03

    Follow the delivery instructions

    Check the deadline and the mail or email instructions. An online nomination does not send separate attachments.

PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Recent recipients.
Lasting contributions.

Celebrating the hard work and dedication of our award winners and scholarship recipients across Texas.

Chad Collins
Charles W. Daniels Scholarship

Chad Collins

City of Beaumont

Jews Balka
Charles W. Daniels Scholarship

Jews Balka

City of Beaumont

Michelle Garcia Pullido, City of Azle, Code Officer of the Year
Code Officer of the Year

Michelle Garcia Pullido

City of Azle

Community Service Award presentation
Community Service Award

Neil Lucas

City of Arlington

A RELATED LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Help guide
CEAT’s future.

Nominate a dedicated member to serve on the CEAT Executive Board for the 2027–2029 term.

Board nominations are for association leadership and have their own eligibility requirements.

Open for submissionsDeadline:

Check before nominating

  • Membership dues must be current prior to nomination.
  • Must be a member of C.E.A.T. for at least two (2) fiscal years.
  • Must have actively served a minimum of one year on a C.E.A.T. committee.

Additional certification, conference attendance, and position-specific requirements appear on the nomination page.

Prepare the supporting materials

  • Short Bio
  • Letter of support from nominee's Director/Supervisor
  • Nominee's Conference fee must be paid & postmarked by December 11, 2026
View board nomination requirements
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