• Awesome eats in San Marcos-
• Food with a view- Ivar’s (go during the day or early evening to catch the tubers)
• Want a hole in the wall Mexican joint frequented by George Strait- Herbert’s
• Want a great burger with a selection of beer? Try the Taproom
• Want a great steak? Try Cody’s
• Awesome eats in New Braunfels
• Want a chilled location to get food, listen to music, and have a few adult drinks? Freiheit (owned by a former AG teacher)
• Great burger? Try Muck & Fuss
• German food? Try Krause’s (great breakfast spot too)
• Seafood possibly? McAdoo’s seafood is a must!
• Best steak? Myron’s
• We are going to Gruene on Tuesday, several great spots there as well. 

July 15, 2025 is the deadline for all applications and supporting documentation. Nomination materials must be submitted through the AAAE Award Submission Site: https://aaae.agedweb.org/awards/ 

The Distinguished Awards are all to be completed using the same application- the PDF has a drop-down menu for the following awards:

• Distinguished Teacher Educator Award
• Distinguished International Agricultural Educator Award
• Distinguished Extension Educator Award
• Distinguished Agricultural Leadership Educator Award
• Distinguished Agricultural Communications Educator Award

The Outstanding Awards each have their own individual applications (posted prior to deadline)

• Outstanding Early Career Member
• Outstanding Teacher Award
• Outstanding Researcher Award

Additional application information is available at  https://aaaeonline.org/western-award-applications/

Please contact Courtney Gibson for more information courtney.d.gibson@ttu.edu