TAA Executive Director Kim Pawlak received the 2025 TAA President’s Award from TAA Board President Paul Krieger. The TAA President’s Award is given at the discretion of the TAA Board President based on service given to TAA in the past year.

“This distinguished honor reflects your exceptional leadership, vision, and tireless dedication to the mission of the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA),” said Krieger.

“Under your guidance as Executive Director, TAA has flourished. Your strategic leadership has significantly expanded the Association’s membership, bringing together a broader, more diverse community of academic and textbook authors. You have championed innovative programming, strengthened member support services, and enhanced the visibility and impact of TAA across the academic landscape.