{"id":148992,"date":"2016-09-16T13:21:32","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T17:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.cals.ncsu.edu\/?page_id=148992"},"modified":"2025-03-06T17:13:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T22:13:29","slug":"alumni-recognition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/alumni-giving\/alumni\/alumni-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n
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2024 Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored<\/h2>

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrated its alumni award winners on Sept. 13. Find out how they’re making an impact.<\/p>\n

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Distinguished Alumni Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two awards are given to CALS alumni for their outstanding career achievements, which have brought honor to the college, and for their commitment to the land-grant principle of service to community, state and nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Award Recipients<\/h2><\/a>
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Year<\/th>Name<\/th>Department<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2023<\/td>Debbie Hamrick<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>William Upchurch<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Bryan Blinson<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. I. Phillip Snider<\/td>Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Charles Suggs<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Pam Marrone<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Maj. Gen. Timothy Peppe<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2020<\/td>Jimmy Gentry<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences (Agricultural Education)<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Richard Reich<\/td>Crop and Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Keith Shoemaker<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Mr. Anthony “Tony” Avent<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Alan Ayers<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Johnny C. Wynne<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mr. Cal E. Lewis, Jr.<\/td>Horticulture Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Mr. John C. Howard, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural Institute<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Joseph Gordon<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Wanda Collins<\/td>Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Commissioner Steve Troxler<\/td>Science – Conservation<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. William Collins Sr.<\/td>Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Mr. Windell Talley<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Mr. E. Carroll Joyner<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Dr. Ram Badan Singh<\/td>Genetics<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. Jessie Thomas Bunn<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Charles W. Stuber, Sr.<\/td>Genetics<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Dr. S. Elizabeth George<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Mr. H. Connor Kennett, Jr.<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Dr. Prabhu Pinagli<\/td>Poole College of Management<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Mr. Mike deGruy<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Calvin McNeill, MD<\/td>Biological Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Mr. E. Norris Tolson<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Mr. Larry B. Wooten<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Catherine M. Gordon, MD<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Mr. A. Tab Williams, Jr.<\/td>Field Crops<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. L. Wiley Nifong<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Mr. Kendall P. Hill<\/td>Horticulture<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Dr. David A. Thompson<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Mr. William H. Culpepper Jr.<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Jerry L. Punch<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Dr. Larry M. Sykes<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Mr. Robert Mark Fleming<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>Dr. Warren M. Casey<\/td>Biochemistry\/Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>Dr. Mark D. Stowers<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2002<\/td>Ms. Lois G. Britt<\/td>Adult Education<\/td><\/tr>
2002<\/td>Dr. Michael A. Luther<\/td>Biological Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2001<\/td>Dr. Durward F. Bateman<\/td>Botany<\/td><\/tr>
2001<\/td>Mr. S. Lawrence Davenport<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2000<\/td>Commisioner James A. Graham<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2000<\/td>Dr. Arthur Kelman<\/td>Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
1999<\/td>Mr. Charles (Buddy) L. Gaither, Jr.<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
1999<\/td>Dr. Philip Buchanan<\/td>Genetics<\/td><\/tr>
1998<\/td>Mr. William E. Holman<\/td>Biological Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
1998<\/td>Dr. Joseph D. Coffey<\/td>Economics<\/td><\/tr>
1997<\/td>Governor James B. Hunt<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
1997<\/td>Dr. Russell Flowers, Jr.<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
1996<\/td>Governor Robert Scott<\/td>Animal Industry<\/td><\/tr>
1996<\/td>Dr. Paula Y. Smith<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
1995<\/td>Mr. William Bobbit Jenkins<\/td>Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
1995<\/td>Dr. T. Ming Chu<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
1994<\/td>Dr. S. Eugene Younts<\/td>Agricultural Education\/Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
1993<\/td>Dr. F. Eugene Hester<\/td>Wildlife Conservation and Management<\/td><\/tr>
1992<\/td>Mr. Marshall W. Grant<\/td>Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
1991<\/td>Mr. James F. Wilder, Sr.<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
1990<\/td>Dr. H. Marc Cathey<\/td>Horticulture<\/td><\/tr>
1989<\/td>Dr. A. Max Lennon<\/td>Animal Industry\/Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
1988<\/td>Mr. Robert J. Bowers<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
1987<\/td>Mr. Frank B. Boyette<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
1986<\/td>Mr. Donald W. Mabe<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
1985<\/td>Mr. M. Edmund Aycock<\/td>Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
1984<\/td>Mr. Norfleet L. Sugg<\/td>Field Crops<\/td><\/tr>
1983<\/td>Mr. G. Brantley DeLoatche<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
1982<\/td>The Honorable T. Clyde Auman<\/td>Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
1981<\/td>Mr. Frank A. Harris<\/td>Animal Industry<\/td><\/tr>
1980<\/td>Mr. L. Marion Dilday<\/td>Field Crops<\/td><\/tr>
1979<\/td>Mr. Joe S. Sugg<\/td>Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
1978<\/td>Mr. James S. Melton<\/td>Horticulture<\/td><\/tr>
1977<\/td>Dr. J. W. Pou<\/td>Animal Production<\/td><\/tr>
1976<\/td>Mr. Carl T. Hicks<\/td>Textiles<\/td><\/tr>
1975<\/td>Dr. William B. Griffin<\/td>Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
1974<\/td>Mr. George M. Wood<\/td>Field Crops<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Alumni Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes CALS graduates who have excelled in their chosen fields and demonstrated a record of service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Award Recipients<\/h2><\/a>
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Year<\/th>Name<\/th>Department<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2023<\/td>Laura Parker<\/td>Agricultural & Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Carroll McLawhorn<\/td>Agricultural Institute-Livestock Mgmt. and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Nelson Powell<\/td>Agricultural & Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Rosemary Sifford<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Ellen Damschen<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Marlon Breve Reyes<\/td>Biological & Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Sandy Stewart<\/td>Crop & Soi Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Allan Hruska<\/td>Entomology & Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Jennifer McMillen<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Walter Havener<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Mary Sliwkowski<\/td>Molecular & Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. William “Bill” Gillette<\/td>Plant & Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Kymberly Mae Gowdy<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Mark Blevins<\/td>Agricultural & Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Brad West<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock Mgmt and Tech; Field Crops Technology; Agribusiness Management<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. James W. Owens<\/td>Agricultural & Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Barbara Durrant<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>M. Kyle Briggs<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Sydney Seymour<\/td>Biological & Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dallas Barnes<\/td>Crop & Soi Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Bruce Martin<\/td>Entomology & Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Mandy Taylor<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Aurora Baltazar<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Lavanya Vaidya Nagaraj, MD<\/td>Molecular & Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Wade Wall<\/td>Plant & Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Caitlin Boon<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Tommy Herring<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Weston McCorkle<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Shawn Harding<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Field Crops Technology<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Donny Lassiter<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Elsa Youngsteadt<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Rafeal Munoz-Carpena<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Harold Coble<\/td>Crop and Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Douglas Anspaugh<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Katie Maloney<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Kathie Kalmowitz<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Chad Benton<\/td>Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Jacob Traverse<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology (Microbiology)<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Donald McIntyre<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Matt Harris<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Kaye Harris<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Stephanie Jones<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>AB Parker<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Turfgrass Management<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Ashok Mishra<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Leopoldo Miranda<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Sue Nokes<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Deanna Osmond<\/td>Crop and Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Donald Rutz<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Barbara Shew<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Prabhat Kumar<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Michael Arnold<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. I Philip Snider<\/td>Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Ronald Gagliardo<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Deana Jones<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Ray Starling<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Daniel Measell<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Bill Warren<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock Mgmt and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>John Prestage<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Christian Waters<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Ray Best II<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Sergio Abit<\/td>Crop and Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Jeff Vaughan<\/td>Crop and Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Marc Cubeta<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Jonathan Merkle<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Tammy Ellington<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Chad Jordan<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Andrew Yersin<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Bryan Blinson<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Larry Coats<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Curt Emenhiser<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Gabe Gumini<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Joe Hampton<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Joy Hicks<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Brian Jennings<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agri Equipment Technology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. James Noah<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Gary Payne<\/td>Crop and Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. John Richardson<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Amy Sheck<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Clyde Sorenson<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Maria Andrade<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Gary Benzon<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. A. Stanley Culpepper<\/td>Crop and Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Maria Gallo<\/td>Crop and Soil Science?<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Pam Marrone<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Robert O.M. Mwanga<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Samuel Pardue<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Mickey Parish<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Sepi Saidi<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Kevin Sarge<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Vincent Smith<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. R. Marshall Stewart<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Jerry Wordsworth<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock Mgmt and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Kate Barger<\/td>Poultry Science and Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Gwen Clark<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Pablo Coronel<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Charles Easton, Sr.<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock Mgmt and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Barry Goodwin<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Laura Harrington<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>James Hipps<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Karen Jordan<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Norman Jordan, Jr.<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Michael Mullen<\/td>Crop and Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Dr. Richard Olsen<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Richard Smith<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Luis Arauz<\/td>Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Travis Burke<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>John Connors<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Chad Gore<\/td>Entomology<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. David Hardy<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Dan Lineberger<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Jose Montejano-Gaitan<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Daniel Pomp<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Bryant Spivey<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Michael Stone<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Kenneth Swartzel<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Linwood Vick<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Field Crops Technology<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Charlotte Vick<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Field Crops Technology<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Lynn Worley-Davis<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>David Anderson<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Lawrence F. Baldwin<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Robert E. Eplee *posthumous<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Dr. F. Eugene Hester<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>P. Jart Hudson, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Robert C. Hunt<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Douglas A. Landis<\/td>Entomology<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>W. Frank Lee<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agricultural Pest Control<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Ronald L. Marlow<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Livia Marqu\u00e9s<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Harold H. Schmitz<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>William B. Upchurch, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. Gerald K. Barlowe<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Robert E. Cook<\/td>Genetics (Poultry)<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Godfrey A. Gayle<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. William A. Hobbs<\/td>Agricultural Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. E. Allen James<\/td>Biological Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Randy G. Jones<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. William M. McLawhorn, Jr.<\/td>Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. Wendell H. Murphy, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock Mgmt and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Steven R. Shafer<\/td>Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Dr. Giles C. Shih<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. Jeremy R. Smearman<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. Roy L. Vick, Jr.<\/td>Science – Conservation<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Roger Black<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Jack H. Britt<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Anne Fratzke Coan<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Anita P. Flick, MD<\/td>Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Karl F. Hehl, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock Mgmt and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>James W. Jones<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Danny R. McConnell<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Mary K. Muth<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>W. Steven Otwell<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Henry E. Schaffer<\/td>Genetics<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Dr. Ronald W. Shearon<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Michael Waldvogel<\/td>Entomology<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Dr. Anita A. Pasachall<\/td>Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Robert Bashford<\/td>Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Fuller Bazer<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Don R. Durham<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Lester Gray<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Richard Hartlage<\/td>Horticulture Science<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Ronald Heddleson<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Barrett L. Kays<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Charles Keels<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Dr. Jeremy McNeil<\/td>Entomology<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Joseph W. Reardon<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Food Processing Dist & Ser<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>George H. Scott<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Charles William Stuber, Sr.<\/td>Genetics<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Charles Suggs<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Dr. Elizabeth Tran<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Jud Ammons<\/td>BAE<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Dr. Jeffrey Armstrong<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Dr. Alan Ayers<\/td>BS Zoology, PHD Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Dr. Robert Best<\/td>Toxicology\/Genetics<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Dr. Carl Edward Cernigilia<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Mr Raeford Daughtry<\/td>Ag Education<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>JoAnna T. Foegeding<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Dr. Patricia Young Hester<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Kevin C Martin<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Kevin Patrick McNew<\/td>ARE<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Brenda T. Penny<\/td>Agricultural Institute – General Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Mark A. Peters<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Frank B. Edwards<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>James F. Wilder<\/td>Ag and Ext Ed<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Dr. Todd Talarico<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Reggie Strickland<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agribusiness Management<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Mark Sliwkowski<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>William “Bill” Meyer<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Becky Rhodes<\/td>Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Dr. Neil Rhodes<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Dr. Thomas B. Whitaker<\/td>BAE<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Calvin “Cal” E. Lewis, Jr.<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Glenn T. Petty<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Lynn Lawry MD, MSPH, MSc<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Mike Kidd, Ph.D.<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. Grant M. Scobie<\/td>Agriculture & Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. Larry M. Sykes<\/td>Biological & Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. Suzanne E. Case<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. S. Elizabeth George<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Richard H. Brooks<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>James “Jim” I. Smith<\/td>Animal Industry<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Commissioner Steven W. Troxler<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. George T. Everett<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. Larry E. Price<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Dr. Jerry J. Baron<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Keith Shoemaker<\/td>Agricultural Economics\/ Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>George W. Rivenbark, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Field Crops Tech; Livestock Mgmt and Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Zack Frank Ladd<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>James T. Hill, Jr.<\/td>Animal Industry\/Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Larry B. Wooten<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Elijah J. Tyson<\/td>Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Dr. John W. Ezzell, Jr.<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>V. Leroy Jackson<\/td>Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>William S. (Bill) Lamm<\/td>Agronomy<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Dr. Barbara A. Blakistone<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Dr. Rebecca Bullard-Dillard<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Robert B. Kornegay<\/td>Agricultural Institute – General Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>George Blum, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>P. Allen Hammer<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Leigh H. Hammond<\/td>Ag and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Henry F. Howden<\/td>Entomology<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>E. Carroll Joyner<\/td>Animal Industry<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Rep. James H. Langdon, Jr.<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. James M. Ligon<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. John J. Miles<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Richard C. Reich<\/td>Agronomy\/Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Ernest D. Seneca<\/td>Botany<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Thomas R. Shelton<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Brian D. Strahl<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Dr. Lynn G. Turner<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Beth Eakes Turner<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Eric C. Brinsfield<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>H. Marc Cathey<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>William Samuel Enloe<\/td>Horticulture<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>Timothy A. Peppe<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>Dr. Karl D. Smith<\/td>Zoology<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>Debbie Hamrick<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2002<\/td>Rex McDonald<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2001<\/td>Dr. Donald F. Crossan<\/td>Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2001<\/td>Louis E. Cullipher<\/td>Soils<\/td><\/tr>
2001<\/td>Brig. Gen. Stancil L.Dilda<\/td>Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2001<\/td>Susan D. Rollins<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Flowers, Nursery, and Crops Technology<\/td><\/tr>
2000<\/td>Donald N. Maynard<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
1999<\/td>Kendall P. Hill<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
1998<\/td>Joseph C. Stoffregen<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
1997<\/td>Tony Avent<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Outstanding Young Alumni Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This award recognizes former CALS students who have excelled early in their careers and show potential for continued success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Award Recipients<\/h2><\/a>
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Year<\/th>Name<\/th>Department<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2023<\/td>Dr. Joy Morgan Fleming<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Kayla Howell<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agribusiness Management<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>W. Justin Somers<\/td>Agricultural & Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Christina Phillips<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Augustin “Gus” Engman<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Joseph “Joe” Wright<\/td>Biological & Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Nicole Youngblood<\/td>Crop & Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Kimberly N. D’Arcangelo<\/td>Entomology & Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Aaron Anders<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Stephen “Steve” Meyers<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Laura Herring<\/td>Molecular & Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. DurreShahwar “Durre” Muhammad<\/td>Plant & Mircobial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2023<\/td>Dr. Coltin Caraway<\/td>Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Jacqueline Knowles<\/td>Agricultural & Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Taylor McDonald<\/td>Agricultural & Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Sarah Maddry<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock and Poultry Mgmt<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Xu Han<\/td>Agricultural & Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Kyle Mayberry<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Jared Balik<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Jared Day<\/td>Biological & Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Katherine Drake Stowe<\/td>Crop & Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Adam Dale<\/td>Entomology & Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Natalie Cooke<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing & Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>David Hoffman<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Peter Thompson<\/td>Molecular & Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Jesse Noar<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2022<\/td>Dr. Krista Krish<\/td>Prestage Dept. of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Justin Fix<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Lendy Johnson<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences (Agricultural and Extension Education)<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Aaron Blackmon<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock and Poultry Mgmt<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Bethany Barnes Allison<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Erin McKenney<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Deepak Keshwani<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Colby Moorberg<\/td>Crop and Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Joseph Roberts<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology (Plant Pathology)<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Andrew Scruggs<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology (Plant Pathology)<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Virginia Stage<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Alician Carlson<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Brad Kearney<\/td>Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. Susan “Evy” Jaconis<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology (Plant Biology)<\/td><\/tr>
2021<\/td>Dr. JT Pope<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Sara Hough<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Jamie Alexander<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences (Youth, Family and Community Sciences)<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Katie Mills<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences (Agricultural and Extension Education)<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Silas Charles Craig<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Ornamentala and Landscape Tech<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Adam Lytch<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. James Morley<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Brandon Batten<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Matthew Vann<\/td>Crop and Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Kevin Donohue<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Courtney Gallup<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Ali McDaniel Hill<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Elizabeth Riley<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Shanna Chriscoe<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2019<\/td>Dr. Devorah Stowe<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Mr. Aaron L. Fleming<\/td>Agricultrual and Human Sciences (Agricultural and Extension Education)<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Ms. Rasha M. El-Beshti<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences (Youth, Family and Community Sciences)<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Ms. Callie P. McAdams<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Mr. Joshua P. Stalls<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agribusiness Management; Livestock and Poultry Mgmt; General Agriculture<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Megan S. Inskeep<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Stephen R. Midway<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Mrs. Nicole Bridgers<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Brooke W. Bissinger<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Ms. Leann M. Barden<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Mrs. Dana H. Massey<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Erik J. Soderblom<\/td>Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2018<\/td>Dr. Zachary S. Lowman<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mrs. Ashley W. Collins<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mr. Jeremy W. Crisp<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mr. W. Carl Hollifield<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mr. Nicholas H. Dupree<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Field Crops Technology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Jeremy S. Pittman<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Dana K. Sackett<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Matthew P. Jones<\/td>Biological and Agricultural Engineering<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mr. William Tyler Whaley<\/td>Crop and Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. James P. Kerns<\/td>Entomology & Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Helen S. Joyner<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Dr. Casey M. Theriot<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2017<\/td>Mr. Wesley R. Wilson<\/td>Prestage Dept of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Ms. Kristen N. Baughman<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Kristin Shawn Stair<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Ms.Martha I. Santillan-Carrillo<\/td>Agricultural and Human Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Mrs. Melanie S. Ball<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Mr. Keith T. Kornegay<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock and Poultry Mgmt<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Stephanie L. Hansen<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Nathan Bacheler<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Mr. Shawn C. Troxler<\/td>Crop & Soil Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Joseph P. Doskocil<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Melissa Goellner Mitchum<\/td>Entomology and Plant Pathology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. April Piercey Fogleman<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Keith D. Gagnon, Jr.<\/td>Molecular and Structural Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Stephanie L. Gupton<\/td>Plant and Microbial Biology<\/td><\/tr>
2016<\/td>Dr. Daniel T. Moore<\/td>Prestage Department of Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Sterling Smith<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Livestock and Poultry Mgmt; General Agriculture; Agribusiness Management<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Tara King<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Sara Lane<\/td>Agricultural and Resource Economics<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Todd Armstrong<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>James Morris<\/td>Applied Ecology<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Tiffany A. Brinley<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2015<\/td>Brian Jackson<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Mr. Wesley Wooten<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Pest Management Control<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Adrienne Crosier<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Mr. James Simpson Jr.<\/td>Crop Science<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Dr. Jack Davis<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2014<\/td>Ms. Sonja Mitchell<\/td>Youth, Family & Community Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Valaree L. Reese<\/td>Agricultural Institute – Agribusiness Management<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Amanda L. Guthrie, DVM<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Sarah R. Thompson<\/td>Entomology<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Qixin Zhong<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2013<\/td>Sarah Ilene Menser<\/td>Soil Science<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Ms. Kathryn P. Davis<\/td>Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2012<\/td>Mr. Kurt H. Bland<\/td>Horticultural Science<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Jennifer Roney Gwyn<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Paul Hampton Zigas<\/td>History, Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2011<\/td>Dr. Randolphe Barrangou<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Ray A. Starling<\/td>Agricultural and Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Dr. Jennifer M. Zurney<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2010<\/td>Dr. Heather M. Hudson<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Joshua B. Williamson<\/td>ARE<\/td><\/tr>
2009<\/td>Dr. Mary Elizabeth Whetstine<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Cynthia D. Gigandet<\/td>Agricultural Business Management<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Kate Barger<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Dr. Arnie I. Sair<\/td>Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences<\/td><\/tr>
2008<\/td>Dr. Katherine B. Weathers<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Donny L. Lassiter<\/td>Agricultural Business Management\/Ext. Ed.<\/td><\/tr>
2007<\/td>Robyn R. Jones<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Erica B. Hanchey<\/td>Food Science<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Amanda E. Patnaud<\/td>Microbiology<\/td><\/tr>
2006<\/td>Wendell L. Talley<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>William B. Upchurch, Jr.<\/td>Extension Education<\/td><\/tr>
2005<\/td>Dr. Bridget M. Degele<\/td>Zoology\/Biochemistry<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Sharon Bass Rogers<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr>
2004<\/td>Charles (Charlie) E. Solomon<\/td>Poultry Science<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>Joshua B. Bledsoe<\/td>Agricultural Education<\/td><\/tr>
2003<\/td>David F. Correll<\/td>Animal Science<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Alumni and Friends<\/h2>

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Ways to Give<\/h2>

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