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The Texas Floodplain Management Association honors those who have made exemplary contributions to floodplain management in Texas. While many of the awards are presented annually, there are those that are deemed to be of the highest honor, awarded on the basis of merit, and only when an accomplishment or contribution to flood loss reduction in our industry deserves special recognition. Recipients are announced at the TFMA Conference. Email Robert Barker, Member Services Committee Chair, for nomination forms.

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Award Description
Floodplain Manager of the Year Each year, TFMA selects an individual who has shown excellence in the field of floodplain management. this individual has demonstrated dedication through administration of his/her community's floodplain management program in pursuing the goals of reducing flood losses and preventing loss of life. Nominations are received each year from the general membership, and the Special Projects Committee selects the individual based on his/her achievements. The individual must be a current TFMA member. The Executive Committee will make the final selection.
Roy D. Sedwick Service Award This award was created in 2004 to honor Roy D. Sedwick, the current and only Executive Director for TFMA. Sedwick has dedicated his life to floodplain management in Texas and to TFMA. This award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated long-term leadership to the Association and made significant contributions that have clearly influenced and advanced the Association. The Member Services Committee, working with the Board of Directors, selects the award recipient.
Special Recognition Award These awards are presented by the Board of Directors as deemed appropriate. The awards are given to individuals, public officials, corporate sponsors or agencies in the floodplain management field who have demonstrated excellence in any endeavor worthy of recognition. One or several of these may be awarded in any year.
John Patton Community Project Award This award was created in 2005 for Texas communities in financial support of community projects related to mitigating flood losses and public safety. This award currently carries a $500 contribution to the community. A community applying for project award funds must be a current TFMA member. Examples of project candidates: purchase and installation of NOAA weather radios in schools or critical care facilities or implementation of a public flood safety awareness campaign such as NWS's "Turn Around, Don't Drown."