SMGA was the first recipient of the "Outstanding Service from a Non Government Organization" award by the Geography department of Texas State University–San Marcos. "Derkacz has spoken to geography classes and student organizations about the importance and benefits of conserving and preserving land in our rapidly growing community and region," said Mark Carter, Department of Geography. He was also cited for his work over the years with the Bobcat Build community service project that resulted in numerous hours of student labor devoted to greenspace trails around San Marcos.Todd Derkacz receives the award from Mark Carter.
