Texas Tech University

2021 Parents and Grandparents of the Year

The Texas Tech Parent of the Year Award seeks to recognize parents, guardians, and grandparents who have made a significant impact and contribution to the life of a Texas Tech student. By supporting you, they are in turn supporting Texas Tech University.

Congratulations to our 2021 Texas Tech Parents of the Year!

Parent of the Year Award RecipientGuadalupe and Antonio Benavides

nominated by Natalie Benavides
Odessa, TX

Parent of the Year Award RecipientRosanna Botor

nominated by Nephtaly Botor
Naga City, Philippines

Parent of the Year Award RecipientDoug and Dana Braack

nominated by Annie Braack
Pilot Point, TX

Parent of the Year Award RecipientPamela Hembree

nominated by Kayla Romero
Amarillo, TX

Parentof the Year Award RecipientAlice Hyde

nominated by Chelsea Hyde
Richmond, TX

Parent of the Year Award RecipientPaul and Amanda Leonard

nominated by Madison Leonard
Frisco, TX

Congratulations to our 2021 Texas Tech Grandparents of the Year!

Grandparent of the Year Award RecipientDale Hyatt

nominated by Ali Hooks
Gonzales, LA

Grandparent of the Year Award RecipientBarb and Mitch Thofson

nominated by Jazmine O'Banion
Kingman, AZ

2021 Parent and Grandparent of the Year Nominees

  • Stephen and Cathy Black, nominated by Caroline Black
  • Andy and Cindy Blakely, nominated by Amanda Green
  • Beckie and Brian Derby, nominated by Jayci Derby
  • William Dimsdle, nominated by Sara Dimsdle
  • Shawnna Gaddy, nominated by Elizabeth Haddock
  • Misty Hagood, nominated by Caylin Wilkey-Falcon
  • Leland and Toni Hanson, nominated by Maryna Summers
  • LeeAnna and Bryan Mask, nominated by Kylie Mask
  • Robin and Anthony McDaniel, nominated by Lauren Lopez
  • Kevin and Jennifer Mitchell, nominated by Macie Mitchell
  • Ronnie Ramos, nominated by Caitlin Ramos
  • Yolanda Razo-Gordon, nominated by Faith Razo-Gordon and Clifford Gordon
  • Ben Rey, nominated by Hillary Cruz
  • Carlos Quintero and Veronica Garcia, nominated by Jesly Quintero
  • Fabiola Salinas, nominated by Diego Garcia
  • David Skoog, nominated by Hannah Skoog