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Carl M. 'Cheesie' Nelson Award

Texas Association of Community

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Professional Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

This award honors the importance of administrative leadership at Texas community colleges by recognizing a Vice President or Dean who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities.

Geographic Scope: Texas community colleges

Eligibility: Vice Presidents or Deans at Texas community colleges

Leadership Qualities Recognized:

Demonstrated support for student learning and success
Ability to develop broad-based perspectives
Capacity to develop effective, collegial working relationships with faculty and staff
Character traits typically associated with effective leadership (e.g., honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness and equity)
Demonstrated involvement in community-oriented activities outside the college
Support for, and engagement with, professional development activities

Award History: Annual award presented since at least 2005, with 2025 recipient being Dava Washburn, Ph.D.