Homecoming at Texas State is one of the university's longest-running annual traditions. The university plans a week's worth of events for students, staff and alumni returning to campus, culminating on a Saturday at Bobcat Stadium when the football team hosts another Southland Conference team.

Annual homecoming events include the following:

• Homecoming Soap Box Derby, Sponsored by the Order of Omega
• Homecoming Step Show
• Homecoming Royalty
• Distinguished Alumni Awards Presentations
• In-Town, LBJ Student Center and residence hall window painting
• Gaillardian Awards Presentations

Gaillardian Award

This award was established in 1925 by the editors of the college's yearbook, The Pedagog, to honor outstanding and accomplished students. At halftime of the homecoming football game each year, the award is given to 12 students. The name of the award was derived from the gaillardia, the official school flower

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