AWARDS BANQUETS
Eight Regional Sportsman's Celebration banquets will be held this year to honor program participants. These Sportsman’s Celebrations are coordinated by the Texas Wildlife Association. All program participants will be recognized at their Regional Sportsman's Celebration and will receive a certificate acknowledging their entry. Participants who are unable to attend will be mailed their certificate at some point after their ceremony has been completed. No awards of monetary value will be given, only certificates.
A statewide celebration will be coordinated by TWA in conjunction with the TWA Annual Convention held each summer. The top three animals, statewide, in each category will be recognized and receive a special award at the statewide ceremony.
Texas Big Game Awards 2026 Regional Banquet Schedule
We are planning the 2026 regional banquets at this time. Below are our targeted locations. If you are interested in assisting with the planning and development of these regional banquets in your area, please reach out to Matt Hughes at mhughes@texas-wildlife.org.
Region 1:
Alpine
August 5, 2026
Museum of the Big Bend
400 N Harrison St, Alpine, TX 79832
In conjunction with the Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference
Region 2:
Lubbock
September 19, 2026
National Ranching Heritage Center
3121 4th St, Lubbock, TX 79409
Region 3:
Abilene
September 18, 2026
Mesquite Event Center
201 Mesquite St, Abilene, TX 79601
Region 4:
Austin
August 21, 2026
Warren Wildlife Gallery
1401 Bouldin Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Region 5:
Athens
August 22, 206
Hart-Morris Conservation Center
5550 FM 2495, Athens, TX 75752
Region 6:
Lufkin
July 31, 2026
Pitser Garrison Convention Center
601 N 2nd St, Lufkin, TX 75901
Region 8:
CotullaAugust 28, 2026
Alexander Convention Center
320 I-35 N Bus, Cotulla, TX 78014
In conjunction with the South Texas Wildlife Conference
State Banquet (in conjunction with TWA Convention)
July 10th, 2026
JW Marriott Hill Country Resort & Spa
23808 Resort Pkwy