The Texas Bucket List has been recognized with three awards at the 2026 Communicator Awards, celebrating excellence in storytelling across multiple categories.

Presented by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the Communicator Awards honor outstanding work in communication, media, and creative production from around the world.

The show received a Communicator Award of Excellence, the program’s highest honor, in the General – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion category for the segment “The Texas Bucket List – Sowing the Seeds of Success.”

In addition, The Texas Bucket List earned two Communicator Awards of Distinction:

• General – Food & Beverage for “The Texas Bucket List – Desert Door Sotol in Driftwood.”
• General – Automotive & Recreational Vehicles for “The Texas Bucket List – Toyota Manufacturing Plant in San Antonio.”

“These awards reflect the wide range of stories we’re proud to tell across Texas,” said Shane McAuliffe, host and creator of The Texas Bucket List. “From highlighting diverse communities to showcasing Texas-made products and industry, it’s an honor to have these stories recognized on an international stage.”