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The Distinguished Alumnus Award - The highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University

Presented jointly by Texas A&M University and The Association of Former Students, the Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes Aggies who have achieved excellence in their chosen professions and made meaningful contributions to the university and their local communities.

It has been awarded since 1962 to only 354 of Texas A&M’s more than 629,000 former students.

2026 Honorees
Portrait of Ty Timm '34

Tyrus "Ty" Timm '34 *

Agricultural Economist and Professor
College Station, TX
Portrait of Chris Tomlin '94

Christopher D. Tomlin '94

Musician
Grand Saline, TX
Portrait of Monty Davis '77

Monty L. Davis '77

COO Core Laboratories (Retired)
Bryan, TX
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* awarded posthumously
Names of past honorees etched in stone at the DA Tribute in Aggie Park

Previous Honorees

See and read about all prior Distinguished Alumnus Award honorees.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award medallion

Nominate an Aggie

If you know an Aggie deserving of this honor, submit a nomination.
The saber arch at the Distinguished Alumni Gala

DA Gala

Join us as we honor this year's Distinguished Alumnus Award recipients.
The front of the DA Tribute in Aggie Park

DA Tribute

Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Tribute in Aggie Park.
Address

505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840

Phone Number

(979) 845-7514

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