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Honorary Alumni Award

The Honorary Alumni Award recognizes an individual who is not an alumnus of Texas Tech but possesses the qualities of a true Red Raider. Honorees have significantly impacted the college through their involvement, support and contributions. They demonstrate a high moral character in alignment with the mission and vision of both Rawls College and Texas Tech.

Nominations for the 2025 awards are now open. The nomination deadline is June 30, 2025.

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Rawls Distinguished Alumni & Awards Reception

Friday, October 24, 2025

Overton Hotel & Conference Center
2322 Mac Davis Lane
Lubbock, TX 79401

6 p.m. Awards Reception

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2023 Honoree

Mindy Laudermill

Mindy Laudermill

Founder and Co-owner of Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, LLC
BBA, Management, University of Arlington 1996

Mindy's journey to excellence began at Texas Tech University, where she developed her passion for management and accounting and was a member of the Pom Squad. She later earned her business management degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. In 2006, in collaboration with her brother Truitt, father Max, and longtime associate Gerald Curry, Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, LLC was founded. The company's humble beginnings with a single truck hauling production and flowback water in the Barnett Shale laid the foundation for its expansion.

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