Trust for Public Land Texas Recognized in DCEO 2026 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards
Trust for Public Land (TPL) Texas is proud to announce it has been named a finalist in the DCEO 2026 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards. Selected from a pool of more than 900 submissions, TPL is being recognized in the Organization of the Year Category for its impactful conservation and community work across North Texas.
This notable recognition underscores TPL’s ongoing commitment to advancing park access, protecting public lands, driving resilience and safety, and building stronger communities. Through transformative initiatives like Greener Dallas Greater Dallas, TPL is transforming city-owned land into 18 outdoor spaces to bring 250,000 residents within a 10-minute walk of a park.
“It is an honor to stand alongside so many inspiring organizations and individuals making a positive change in North Texas,” said Molly Morgan, Texas State Director for Trust for Public Land. “This recognition is a testament to our dedicated team, passionate partners, and unwavering commitment to ensuring that everyone has access to the outdoors.”
The DCEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards celebrate the diverse and critical work of nonprofit organizations and the corporate partners that support them across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. TPL’s inclusion as a finalist highlights the organization’s strategic vision and tangible impact across North Texas. Winners will be announced on July 23rd.
To learn more about TPL, the Greener Dallas Greater Dallas initiative, and how to get involved, visit: https://www.tpl.org/our-work/greener-dallas-greater-dallas.
About Trust for Public Land
Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national nonprofit that works to connect everyone to the benefits and joys of the outdoors. As a leader in equitable access to the outdoors, TPL works with communities to create parks and protect public land where they are needed most. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, raised $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. In Texas, TPL has preserved nearly 45,000 acres of land for public access to create several natural places treasured by Texans, including Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, the popular Palo Duro Canyon in Canyon, Eagle Mountain Park in Fort Worth, and Buffalo Bayou in Houston. To learn more, visit tpl.org.
