2001 Recipients Mr. Wayne Ballard Mr. Chris Gresham

2006 Recipients Donnie Kennedy Mark Thomey Pris Squires

The Texas League of the South will award the William Barret Travis Medal to one or more citizens of this State who have distinguished themselves in service to Texas and the South during the preceding year.

A recipient's actions must exemplify the Texas spirit of toughness, individualism and devotion to duty.  Such actions must be carried out in a way that raises public awareness of this State's traditions, and of her strong ties to the South as a whole.  A medal recipient must act with forthright courage to uphold and defend our birthright and our freedoms.

Candidates for the award must embody the fearless, uncompromising patriotism of those Texans who, time and time again, have stood up and fought for principle and for liberty.  Nominees must show forth, both in word and in deed, the spirit of the Alamo and of San Jacinto – the same spirit that animated the Texas Rangers and Hood's Texas Brigade.

The Travis Medal recipient's actions must, above all, meet a high and noble standard that inspires others to perform similar deeds.

To be considered for the award, a nominee's actions must be performed during the 12-month period beginning and ending 30 days before the Texas League of the South's annual state conference 

Since the award is based on meeting a set standard, more than one person could receive the medal in a given year.  If, on the other hand, no one meets this standard, then no award will be given that year.

Nominees need not be members of the Texas League of the South – simply Texas patriots.

The Texas League of the South's board of directors will select award recipients.  Nominations must be presented to the board no later than 30 days before the Texas League of the South's annual state conference.

Selection of recipients will be based solely upon the award criteria, and will not be influenced by financial contributions; political, religious or racial considerations; or a desire to curry favor.

Any current member of the Texas League of the South may nominate a candidate for consideration.  Nominations must be submitted in writing to a member of the board of directors.  The nomination letter must describe the candidate's meritorious actions, and explain how those actions have advanced the cause of liberty, and/or upheld the heritage and traditions of Texas and the South.

There is no special application form to fill out.  Any supporting documentation, such as newspaper articles or web site references, should accompany the written nomination.