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
