JNIWL Distinguished Public Service Award

2024 Award recipient, Peggy Venable

Director, Governmental Appointments Office in the Office of Governor Greg Abbott

The Jane Nelson Institute for Women's Leadership at Texas Woman’s University selected Peggy Venable, Director of the Governmental Appointments Office in the Office of Governor Greg Abbott, as the recipient of its 2024 Distinguished Public Service Award, recognizing her decades of exceptional service and leadership in government. Venable’s contributions span federal and state government, marked by an unwavering commitment to supporting others in pursuit of greater roles in public service. Her work has been instrumental in boosting civic engagement, pride, and responsibility throughout Texas and in advancing the mission of the Institute’s Center for Women in Government. In her role as Director of the Governmental Appointments Office, Venable continues to demonstrate her commitment to public service at the highest levels of state government. Her work ensures that qualified individuals serve on state boards, commissions, and other governmental bodies, further strengthening Texas’s governance.

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