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 an award plaque, an engraved watch, and a cash gift, all furnished by The Association of Former Students.
Distinguished Achievement Award University Level Criteria & Nomination Information
The 2018 recipients, along with their departments/affiliations are:
For Teaching:
Norma Arizpe, Department of Hispanic Studies
Glenda Byrns '07, Department of Education Psychology
Don T. Conlee '94, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Joanne Hardy, Department of Large Animal Clinical Services
Mark T. Holtzapple, Department of Chemical Engineering
Xenophon Koufteros, Department of Information and Operations Management
Krishna Narayanan, Department of Chemical Engineering
Michelle Pine '02, Department of Integrative Biosciences
Cynthia A. Riccio, Department of Education Psychology
Gary Wingenbach, Department of Agriculture Leadership, Education and Communications
For Research:
Nancy Amato, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Perla B. Balbuena, Department of Chemical Engineering
Andrew E. Dessler, Department of Atmospheric Sciences
Catherine Eckel, Department of Economics
Mladen Kezunovic, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Daniel A. Singleton, Department of Chemistry
For Staff:
Samuell R. Hawes '81, Office of the Commandant
David J. Wentling '13, College of Architecture Student Services
For Individual Student Relations:
Angela Hairell '91, Student Affairs, College of Medicine
Daniel McAdams, Department of Mechanical Engineering
For Administration:
N.K. Anand, College of Engineering
For Extension, Outreach, Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Ellen R. Jordan, Department of Animal Science
For Graduate Mentoring:
Noah Cohen, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
J. Timothy Lightfoot, Department of Health and Kinesiology
Read more about this year's recipients on the Dean of Faculties Website.
