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
2013 Recipients
For Teaching:
Janet Hammer, Teaching, Learning, and Culture
Shelley Holliday '01, Department of Architecture
Thomas Iliffe, Marine Biology
Reuben May, Sociology
Rogelio Oliva, Information and Operations Management
Patricia Smith, Biological and Agricultural Engineering
Karen Snowden, Veterinary Pathobiology
Arun Srinivasa, Mechanical Engineering
Victor Ugaz, Chemical Engineering
Tryon Wickersham '98, Animal Science
For Research:
Murray Barrick, Department of Management
Noah Cohen, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
Ibrahim Karaman, Department of Mechanical Engineering
John Gladysz, Department of Chemistry
Qi Li '88, Department of Economics
Jörg Steiner, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
For Staff:
Charlene Boggus, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
Michael Tomchesson '71, Department of Health and Kinesiology
For Student Relations:
Xenophon Koufteros, Department of Information and Operations Management
Kenita Rogers '86, College of Veterinary Medicine Dean's Office
For Administration:
Tom Reber, Division of Student Affairs
For Extension, Outreach, Continuing Education and Professional Development:
Saqib Mukhtar, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering
For Graduate Mentoring:
Kenneth Meier, Department of Political Science
Peter Santschi, Department of Marine Sciences, Texas A&M University at Galveston
