Recognizing Impact. Honoring Legacy.
Celebrating individuals who have made a lasting difference in behavioral health across TEXOMA.
Don Rodgers Award
Don Rodgers was a beloved Austin College faculty member whose work helped shape regional mental health collaboration in Texoma. His legacy lives on through this award, recognizing individuals who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to strengthening communities.
“My greatest professional joy comes from working closely with students to help them find their passions…”
Recognizes individuals who embody Don’s spirit to help all of us become active citizens serving as change agents in our community.
Miss Patsy Willingham Phillips Alexius Award
This award honors the life and career of Patsy Willingham Phillips Alexius—a dedicated educator, counselor, and advocate who impacted countless lives through her commitment to students and the mental health profession.
Her work extended beyond the classroom—shaping policy, mentoring others, and advancing the counseling profession across Texas.
Recognizes a licensed mental health professional who provides any or all of counseling, therapy, mental health programs, and support in the trenches as a practitioner/clinician and has made a positive impact through the quantity and/or quality of work.