Texas Tech University

GERALD W. THOMAS
Outstanding Agriculturalist Award


Award Nominations

2026 nomination deadline: July 1

Recognizing Contributions to Ag

Many people contribute immeasurably to the general good of the agricultural industry. To recognize these contributions and honor the individuals who make them, Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources established the Outstanding Agriculturalist Award. Each year, an agricultural producer, an agribusiness person, and an individual with a significant record in public service are selected for the award.

Outstanding Agriculturalists

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Jimmy Dee Clark

2025 Outstanding Agriculturalist

Public Service

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Kim McPherson

2025 Outstanding Agriculturalist

Agribusiness

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Max Swinburn

2025 Outstanding Agriculturalist

Agricultural Production


Past Award Winners

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

Outstanding Agriculturalist Award Archive



More Davis College Awards

Distinguished Alumni  Outstanding Young Alumni  30 Under 30


Do you know someone whose accomplishments in ag production, business, or service deserve to be recognized? Nominate them for an Outstanding Agriculturalist Award

Do you know someone whose accomplishments in ag production, business, or service deserve to be recognized?

Nominate them for an Outstanding Agriculturalist Award

Outstanding Agriculturalist Award Nominations