Ollie's Teams Up with Dave Campbell's Texas Football to Honor Amazing Parents

Behind every touchdown, every Friday night under the lights, and every championship celebration, there's one constant: parents cheering from the stands. At Ollie's, we know these incredible moms and dads are the real MVPs. That's why we're excited to partner with Dave Campbell's Texas Football to present the Parent Appreciation Award!

This special recognition celebrates parents who go way beyond the typical sideline support. We're talking about the unsung heroes who organize team dinners, drive hours for away games, fundraise for new equipment, and somehow still make it to every single practice. These are the parents who don't just support their own kids – they lift up entire teams and strengthen their communities.

Celebrating Texas Football's Greatest Cheerleaders

Dave Campbell's Texas Football and Ollie's Bargain Outlet have joined forces to shine a spotlight on twelve extraordinary parents across the Lone Star State who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their football programs and communities. Each winner receives $500 and a limited-edition commemorative football that they'll treasure forever. But more importantly, they get the recognition they truly deserve for all their hard work and dedication.

Check out our list of winners from the 2024 season:

-          Gary Ohmstede – Wichita Falls Memorial

-          Barbara Thornton – North Mesquite

-          Dr. Jeni Montes – Nacogdoches

-          Nicole Turner – Haltom

-          Jaime Macon – Sherman

-          Nick Willis – Irving MacArthur

-          Nicole Jund – Denton Guyer

-          Nick Brown – Tyler Legacy

-          Jessica Sewell – Lewisville

-          Eddie Lartigue & Heather Quiroz – Klein Collins

-          Nicole Barba – L.D. Bell

-          Lizzette Briones – San Antonio Warren

The Power of Community Support

At Ollie's, we believe in the power of community. We've built our business on serving families and neighborhoods across the country, and we see firsthand how dedicated parents make communities stronger. They're the ones who help their children understand that showing up matters, that supporting teammates is important, and what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves. When parents invest in their kids' activities, everyone benefits!

Ollie's Commitment to Local Communities

This partnership with Dave Campbell's Texas Football represents something we care deeply about at Ollie's: supporting the communities where our customers live and work. We're not just about great deals on brand name merchandise—though we're pretty awesome at that too—we're about being a positive force in the neighborhoods we serve.

The Parent Appreciation Award is about more than just saying "thanks." It's about inspiring others to get involved, to step up, and to make a difference in their communities. When we celebrate these exceptional parents, we're showing other families what's possible when people come together for a common cause.

We hope this award encourages more parents to get involved in their children's activities. We want to inspire communities to recognize and appreciate the volunteers who make youth sports possible. And we want to strengthen the bonds that make high school football such a special part of Texas culture.

Looking Forward

Dave Campbell's Texas Football has been celebrating high school football in Texas for decades, and Ollie’s is honored to partner with them to recognize the parents who make it all possible.

To all the parents out there who give their all for their kids, their teams, and their communities…we see you, we appreciate you, and you are making a difference. Whether you're one of our twelve winners or one of the countless other parents who make high school football special, thank you for everything you do!