If we’re not picking up litter, we’re thinking about it. Whether it’s coming up with a new PSA or community outreach program, litter is always on our mind. So, when someone takes the time to recognize our efforts, we celebrate.

We share the following awards with all of those real Texans who volunteer and partner with us to keep the Don’t Mess with Texas campaign alive and kickin’ butts.

Gold District 10 Regional ADDY Award 2007 for Don't Mess with Texas “20th Anniversary,“ Public Service TV Campaign. Given by American Ad Federation.

Gold Austin ADDY Award 2007 for Don't Mess with Texas “20th Anniversary,” Public Service TV Campaign. Given by Austin Ad Federation.

Advertising Week Walk of Fame 2006 for America’s favorite slogan. Given by Adweek.

Silver Best of Texas 2006 for 20th Anniversary Media Kit. Given by the Texas Public Relations Association.

Partnership Award 2005 for exemplary contributions to and support of Keep America Beautiful State Affiliates, and outstanding partnership between a State Affiliate and Department of Transportation. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc./U.S. State Departments of Transportation.

Partnership Award 2005 for exemplary contributions to and support of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc./U.S. State Department of Transportation.

Silver Austin ADDY Award 2005 for Don't Mess with Texas “Excuses,” Public Service TV-Broadcast/Electronic. Given by Austin Ad Federation.

First Place Rogers Award 2004 for Don't Mess with Texas “Excuses,” State and Local Radio Advertising. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

First Place Rogers Award 2004 for Don't Mess with Texas “Excuses,” Statewide Television Advertising. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

Partnership Award 2004 for exemplary contributions to and support of Keep America Beautiful State Affiliates. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc./Federal Highway Administration.

Partnership Award 2004 for exemplary contributions to and support of Keep America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc./Federal Highway Administration.

Bronze Austin ADDY Award 2004 for Don't Mess with Texas “Road Reversal,” Public Service TV-Broadcast/Electronic. Given by Austin Ad Federation.

Partnership Award 2003 for exemplary contributions and support of Keep America Beautiful State Affiliates. Given by Keep America Beautiful/U.S. Department of Transportation.

Bronze Best of Texas 2003 for “If Your Mother Were Texas,” printed Media Kit. Given by Texas Public Relations Association.

Gold Austin ADDY Award 2003 for Don't Mess with Texas “If Your Mother Were Texas Would You Still Litter,” Regional/National Public Service Campaign. Given by Austin Ad Federation.

Best Use of Research or Measurement - Honorable Mention 2003 for Don't Mess with Texas: Visible Litter Study. Given by PR Week.

Second Place - Certificate for Outstanding Creativity, International Competition 2002 for Don't Mess with Texas “If Your Mother Were Texas,” “If Your Girlfriend Were Texas,” “If Your Daughter Were Texas” campaign, Television Commercial Category. Given by the Mobius Advertising Awards/California.

Partnership Award 2002 for exemplary contributions to and support of Keep America Beautiful State Affiliates. Given by Keep America Beautiful/U.S. Department of Transportation.

Second Place Rogers Award 2002 for Statewide Television Advertising. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

Second Place 2002 for Excellence in Statewide Television Advertising for Don’t Mess with Texas Campaign. Given by Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

Bronze Anvil Award 2002 for Best/Excellence in Research/Evaluation, Don't Mess with Texas: Visible Litter Study. Given by Public Relations Society of America.

Silver Best of Texas, 9C Digital Communications Internet Site 2002 for Don’t Mess with Texas Web site. Given by Texas Public Relations Association.

Silver ADDY Award - District/Regional Level 2002 for “If Your Mother Were Texas,” PSA/Broadcast Media/TV. Given by American Ad Federation, 10th District.

Gold Austin ADDY Award 2002 for Don’t Mess with Texas “If Your Mother Were Texas Would You Still Litter,” Regional/National Public Service TV. Given by Austin Ad Federation.

Partnership Award 2001 for exemplary contributions to and support of Keep America Beautiful State Affiliates. Given by Keep America Beautiful/U.S. Department of Transportation.

Distinguished Service Citation 2000 for Litter Prevention Programs. Given by Keep America Beautiful/Federal Highway Administration.

Crystal Award of Excellence 2000 for Don’t Mess with Texas “Jimmy,” PSA. Given by Communicator Awards.

Crystal Award of Excellence 2000 for Don’t Mess with Texas “Jimmy,” humor. Given by Communicator Awards.

We can’t help it, there’s more. For another 13 years’ worth of awards go here.