Jerry S. Rawls Excellence in Business Award
The Jerry S. Rawls Excellence in Business Award recognizes Texas Tech alumni whose contributions and accomplishments have made a significant impact on Rawls College and/or the business community as a whole. Throughout their careers, honorees have contributed significantly to Texas Tech and their industry and communities, while upholding the highest standards and values.
Rawls Distinguished Alumni & Awards
Information about the 2026 event will be published as soon as it's available.
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2025 Honoree
Edward E. Whitacre, Jr.
AT&T Chairman Emeritus/Former Chairman & CEO, General Motors Company
B.S., Industrial Engineering, 1964
Named one of the Top 25 Executives of the Year by BusinessWeek and the recipient of the Corporate Leadership Award from the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Ed has leveraged his considerable corporate leadership skills for such Fortune 500 organizations as General Motors (GM) and AT&T.
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