2025 DoLA Distinguished Alumnus

Joe Imamura of Fairfax, Virginia received his Master of Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech in 2012. Imamura currently serves as the Special Delegate of the Architect of the Capitol, representing the Architect on various boards and councils to include his work as a Zoning Commissioner where he influences local planning and land-use decisions across Washington, DC. As a representative on the U.S. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, he sets national preservation policy and works alongside fellow members to promote the environmental, cultural, and economic value of historic resources.

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Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

2025 Joe Imamura (Landscape Architecture, 2012)

2024 Alex Scarborough (Landscape Architecture, 1983)

2023 Russell Laughlin (Landscape Architecture, 1981)

2022 Tim A. Bargainer (Landscape Architecture, 1992)

2021 Kelly David Cook (Landscape Architecture, 1988)

2020 Charles R. Eatherly (Park Administration, 1961)

2019 B. Dan Kamp (Horticulture and Park Administration, 1957, 1966)

2018 Christopher B. Hoffman (Landscape Architecture, 1988)

2017 Shawn T. Benge (Landscape Architecture, 1989)

2016 Michael Chad Davis (Landscape Architecture, 1994)

2015 Eric A. Bernard (Landscape Architecture, 1996, 2000)

2014 Pamela Hefner (Landscape Architecture, 1983)

2013 David L. Fisher (Park Administration, 1966)

2012 Dewey L. Shroyer (Park Administration, 1966, 1973)

2011 Alice McLarty (Landscape Architecture, 1987)

2010 Dennis C. Wilkinson (Park Administration, 1974)

2009 Pat D. Taylor (Park Administration, 1967, 1969)

2008 Sean D. Davis (Landscape Architecture, 1986)

2007 Horst Schach (Park Administration, 1964)

2006 Bob Riley (Landscape Architecture, 1977)

2005 Gary Bellomy (Park Administration, 1974)

2004 Jackie K. Bubenik (Park Administration, 1971, 1972)

2003 C. Patricia Westbrook (Landscape Architecture, 1979)

2002 James E. Bertram (Park Administration, 1966)

2001 Christine E. Ten Eyck (Landscape Architecture, 1981)

2000 Dennis L. Law (Park Administration, 1967)

1999 Anne K. Young (Landscape Architectue, 1982)

1998 J. Robert Anderson (Park Administration, 1973)