By: Michelle Mendietta, MS, CCC-SLP, TSHF Service and Education Awards Chair

The Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (TSHF) proudly recognizes professionals and students whose service makes a lasting impact on our communities and our professions. This year’s awardees exemplify excellence, leadership, and dedication.
 

🌟 Marguerite Burtis, Peter Vogel, and Suzie Elkins Community Service Endowment Fund
Supporting speech-language pathologists (SLPs) who go above and beyond in serving the community at large
2025 Winner: Michelle Sebben, MS, CCC-SLP

🌱 TSHA Young Leadership Award
Recognizing students and young professionals who are emerging leaders in speech-language pathology and audiology
2025 Winner: Emily Gruver, MS, CCC-SLP

🎓 The Cherry Wright Texas Educational Loan Support Trust
Providing support for SLPs and audiologists working in Texas public schools
2025 Recipients:

Lauren Barnes, SLP Intern, Grayson County SSA

Kristina Carnes, MS, CCC-SLP, North East ISD

Adriana Garcia, MS, CCC-SLP, North East ISD

Crystal Ramirez, MS, CCC-SLP, Northside ISD

Christina Vasquez, CCC-SLPD, ASDCS, Needville ISD

Kyndall Welch, SLP Intern, Comal ISD

🎖️ Judson Erik Mount Memorial Fund
Supporting SLPs and audiologists serving U.S. veterans or who are veterans or active members themselves
2025 Recipient: Michelle Sebben, MS, CCC-SLP

Congratulations to each of this year’s honorees! Your service and leadership inspire our professions and strengthen the communities we serve.