Texas Tech University

DAVIS COLLEGE
Distinguished Alumni


Nomination guidelines

Making an Impact

The measure of a college's distinction and influence depends greatly upon the achievements of its alumni and the positions they attain in their respective communities and fields. To recognize some of the most distinguished alumni of Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, the Distinguished Alumni Awards were established.


Group photo of the 2026 Davis College Distinguished Alumni Award winners


2026 Distinguished Alumni

Photo of Carmen Fenton

Carmen Fenton

Agricultural Communications (2004)

Photo of Ben Holland

Ben Holland

Animal Science (2004)

Photo of Kevin Meeks

Kevin Meeks

Animal Science/Crop Science (2007/2011)

Photo of Rick Relyea

Rick Relyea

Range & Wildlife Science (1992)

Photo of Eric Wanjura

Eric Wanjura

Agricultural Economics (1995/1996)

Photo of Kim Wolf

Kim Wolf

Park Administration (1980)


Past Award Winners

The Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources has been recognizing the accomplishments of its distinguished alumni for decades. Take a look through the archive of winners from years past; you might see a familiar name or two.

Distinguished Alumni Award Archive



More Davis College Awards

Outstanding Young Alumni  Outstanding Agriculturalist  30 Under 30


Do you know a Davis College alum whose accomplishments deserve to be recognized? Nominate them for a Distinguished Alumni Award

Do you know a Davis College alum whose accomplishments deserve to be recognized?

Nominate them for a Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations