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Distinguished Achievement (University)

Since 1955, The Association of Former Students has recognized outstanding members of Texas A&M’s faculty and staff for their commitment, performance and positive impact on Aggie students, Texas citizens and the world around them.

Each recipient receives a $4,000 cash gift.

Distinguished Achievement Award University Level Criteria & Nomination Information

2011 Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients - Press Release

2011 Recipients

FOR TEACHING

Nancy Amato
, Computer Science and Engineering 
Kim Hill, Political Science
Daniel Jennings '86, Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution
Joyce Juntune '97, Educational Psychology
John Penson, Agricultural Economics
Christopher Pope, Physics and Astronomy
Courtney Schumacher, Atmospheric Sciences
Alina Sorescu, Marketing
Ryland Young, Biochemistry/Biophysics
Asghar Zardkoohi, Management

FOR RESEARCH

Robert Chapkin, Nutrition and Food Science
Gerard Cote, Biomedical Engineering
Joseph Pasciak, Mathematics       
Daniel Romo '86, Chemistry      
Jairo Sinova, Physics and Astronomy
Jim Varni, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning

FOR STAFF

Ann Eastwood, Architecture
Patsy Witter, Marine Biology, Texas A&M at Galveston

FOR STUDENT RELATIONS

Anthony "Shady" Groves '68
, Office of the Commandant
Edward Rister '74, Agricultural Economics

FOR ADMINISTRATION

Kemble Bennett
, Office of the Chancellor

FOR EXTENSION, OUTREACH, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lisa Whittlesey '89
, Department of Horticultural Sciences

FOR GRADUATE MENTORING

John Edwards
, Veterinary Pathobiology
Eluned Jones '87, Agricultural Economics