O’Donnell Foundation Gifts $1 Million to TAMEST
TAMEST is pleased to announce a transformational $1 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation to endow the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Ceremony and related components of its prestigious annual awards program. The announcement was made by The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison, TAMEST Honorary Chair, Former United States Senator and Former United States Ambassador to NATO, during the 20th Anniversary Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards Dinner and Ceremony, held on February 3, 2026, at the Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, during the TAMEST 2026 Annual Conference.
TAMEST Profile: William T. Solomon, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, O’Donnell Foundation
As TAMEST celebrates 20 years of honoring scientific excellence in Texas through its Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards program, TAMEST connected with William T. Solomon, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, O’Donnell Foundation, to reflect on the legacy of Edith and Peter O’Donnell, learn about the O’Donnell Foundation’s enduring vision for scientific advancement and education, and explore the transformative role the O’Donnell Awards have had in spotlighting rising star researchers across the state.
Nominations Now Open for the 2027 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2027 Edith and Peter O’Donnell Awards through March 30, 2026. The 2027 Awards will recognize recipients in the categories of medicine, engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences and technology innovation. Recipients will receive a $25,000 honorarium and an invitation to present at the TAMEST 2027 Annual Conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to recognize a rising star Texas researcher or team who is addressing the essential role that science and technology play in society.
Recipients of the 2026 Hill Prizes Announced
TAMEST and Lyda Hill Philanthropies today announced the recipients of the 2026 Hill Prizes. The prizes, funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies, propel high-risk, high-reward ideas and innovations that demonstrate significant potential for real-world impact and can lead to new, paradigm-shifting paths in research.
TAMEST Members News Roundup- January 2026
From award nominations to media interviews, TAMEST loves to share the accolades of our membership. Read the January compilation of our membership’s recent accomplishments, research breakthroughs and more.
