Outstanding Women in Texas Government

The State Agency Council, formerly the State Agency Liaison Group, was established to provide support to the Governor’s Commission for Women and offers professional development training to its members.

The State Agency Council to the Governor's Commission for Women is proud to announce the Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients for 2024. This biennial award honors women in state service who are helping to shape the future of Texas by contributing their notable talents and skills. Candidates were nominated by their respective state agency leadership in four categories, and an independent committee selected the women whose contributions best exemplified the categories of Leadership, Professional Development, Community Involvement, and Rising Star. View a list of past recipients.

The Outstanding Women in Texas Government Award recipients for 2024 are:

Outstanding Leadership: Mary Landrum, Deputy Commissioner for Health and Safety, Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation

Outstanding Leadership: Margo Richards, Senior Vice President of Community Resources, Lower Colorado River Authority

Outstanding Professional Development: Marie Cohan, Statewide Digital Accessibility Program Administrator, Texas Department of Information Resources

Outstanding Community Involvement: Angie McCown, Director, Victim Services Division, Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Rising Star:Monica Huffer, Portfolio Director, Texas Municipal Retirement System