This award honors individuals who have contributed to the betterment of the AACOG region. The award is given to individuals residing within the Alamo Area who demonstrate a dedication to the region through their activities outside the scope of their employment. Current elected officials are ineligible for nomination.

This award honors businesses and corporations that have contributed to the betterment of the AACOG region.  It is given annually to small, medium, and large for-profit companies that make a positive impact on their local communities through activities such as employee volunteering initiatives, fundraising activities, and other efforts that have established the corporation as a community partner.

This award honors community-based or non-profit projects that have contributed to the betterment of the AACOG region. These awards are given annually to community-based or non-profit driven projects that have made a positive impact to the communities involved in and affected by the project. Projects not yet completed are ineligible.

This award honors government projects that have contributed to the betterment of the region.  These awards are given annually to completed governmental entity-based projects that have significantly impacted the community for the better.  Projects not yet completed are ineligible.

This award honors individuals that have significantly contribute to the betterment of the AACOG region as a whole over their lifetime. This recognition does not need to be awarded every year. Individuals nominated under this category may instead be recognized under the Regional Citizen of the Year category, at the discretion of the AACOG Community Affairs Committee.