Sponsored by a coalition of professional health organizations as a part of the annual Texas Obesity Awareness Week and the Texas Health Champion Award Ceremony, the Rising Star Award will be presented to young Texans who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in his or her community in an effort to raise awareness and reduce the burden of obesity. 

 

Award selection criteria and more information is available online.

 

 

Rising Star Award – Ages 12-18

Junior Rising Star Award – Ages 9-12