The Distinguished Alumnus Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University, has been awarded since 1962 to only 342 of Texas A&M’s more than 588,000 former students.
Presented jointly by the university and The Association of Former Students, this award recognizes Aggies who have achieved excellence in their chosen professions and made meaningful contributions to Texas A&M University and their local communities.
This year's honorees are listed below. Please check back soon for their biographies and portraits. To see and read about all past honorees, please visit our Tribute Wall.
2025 Honorees
- J. Mike Walker '66 - Houston, Texas
- M. Leroy "Shafe" Shafer '67 - Houston, Texas
- M. Scott Taylor '69 – Bryan, Texas
- Bill J. Youngkin '69 – Bryan, Texas
- Stephen H. Vincent '73 – Bryan, Texas
- John E. Ball, Col. USAF (Ret.) '78 – Helotes, Texas
- Arch "Beaver" Aplin III '80 - Lake Jackson, Texas
- Cydney C. Donnell '81 – Fredericksburg, Texas
- James Patrick Wilson, Jr. '81 – Bryan, Texas
- Linda (Peckham) LaMantia '82 - Laredo, Texas
- Gary W. Kubiak '83 - Plantersville, Texas
- John B. Zachry '84 - San Antonio, Texas
To see and read about all past honorees, please visit our Tribute Wall.
Nominate an Aggie
For information about the Distinguished Alumni Gala, please visit this page or contact Jamie Veazey '17, Director of Events, at 979-845-7514 or Gala@AggieNetwork.com.
