Awards Received by Department of Entomology Faculty, Staff and Students

Calendar Years 1993 - 1999






1993
Students:
Dale Mott1993 Department of Entomology Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Greg Zolnerowich 1993 ESA Southwestern Branch recipient of John Comstock Award
Linnaean Team 1993 Team Competition @ Southwestern Branch ESA (Larry Boyd, Liz Dykstra, Robin Smith, and Bob Jones. Alternates - Elisabeth Gardiner and Lambert Kanga)
Staff:
Liz Andrus1993 Department of Entomology Meritorious Service Award (Clerical/ Administrative)
Ed Riley1993 Department of Entomology Meritorious Service Award (Technical)
Faculty:
Spencer Johnston Outstanding Professor, presented by TAMU Genetics Undergraduate Student Society
Winfield Sterling Professor Emeritus
Knox Walker Professor Emeritus


1994
Students:
Chris Clemens 1994 Department of Entomology Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Lambert Kanga 1994 ESA John Henry Comstock Graduate Student Award
Linnaean Team 1994 Team Competition @ Southwestern Branch ESA (Larry Boyd, Liz Dykstra, Ihmad Bayoud, and Bob Jones. Alternates - Roishene Johnson-Williams, Robin Smith and Javier Roque Torres)
Staff:
Felicita Anzualda 1994 Department of Entomology Meritorious Service Award (Clerical/ Administrative)
Cathy Banks1994 TAMU President's Meritorious Service Award
Vicki Bienski 1994 Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence for Administrative Support
Sherry Ellison 1994 Department of Entomology Meritorious Service Award (Technical)
Faculty:
Darrell Bay ESA Distinguished Service to the Certification Program Award
Horace Burke Honorary Member of ESA
Phil Hamman ESA Recognition Award in Urban Entomology
Don Jarvis1994 Undergraduate Biochemistry Society Outstanding Faculty Member Award
Bill Plapp Honorary Member of ESA
Mike Rose Elected to the Japanese Society of Entomology
Jeff Slosser ESA Recognition Award in Research
George Teetes President, ESA
John ThomasFellow of ESA
Horace Van Cleave Honorary Member of ESA
Misc.:
Edward Knipling Japan Prize


1995
Students:
Trey Bethke 1995 Undergraduate Congressional Internship (Summer 1995), w/Chet Edwards (COALS internships on competitive basis with Texas Congressmen in Washington, D.C.)
Rachel Eden 1995 Bioquip Undergraduate Scholarship, ESA Award
Will Godwin 1995 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (MS) Award
Darlene Judd 1995 Southwestern Branch John Henry Comstock Award, ESA Award
Jerry Kostroun 1995 Department of Entomology Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Robin Smith 1995 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (PhD) Award
Marcie Trostle 1995 Undergraduate Congressional Internship (Fall 1995), w/Charles Wilson (COALS internships on competitive basis with Texas Congressmen in Washington, D.C.)
Linnaean Team 1995 Southwestern Branch ESA Award Winning Team (Ihmad Bayoud, Larry Boyd, Liz Dykstra, Roishene Johnson Williams, and Rachel Eden-Undergraduate Rep.)
Staff:
Liz Andrus1995 President's Meritorious Service Award
Pat Darnell1995 Department of Entomology Staff Meritorious Service Award (Technical)
Robert Jensen 1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for Administrative Support
Robert Jensen 1995 Department of Entomology Staff Meritorious Service Award (Clerical/Administrative)
Ed Riley 1995 President's Meritorious Service Award
Faculty:
Perry Adkisson 1995 Wolf Prize
Darrell Bay 1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for Student Counseling and Relations
Greg Cronholm 1995 Award for Excellence in IPM Programming (7+ years)
Tommy Doederlein 1995 Award for Excellence in IPM Programming (0-6 years)

Bastiaan Drees

1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for Extension/Education/Service
Lynn HannaProfessor Emeritus
Paul Jackson 1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for Special Services
Bill PlappProfessor Emeritus
George Teetes 1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for International Involvement
George Teetes Outstanding Achievement in Grain Sorghum Research, National Grain Sorghum Producers
Brad Vinson Fellow of ESA
Agri-Partners Team 1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for Industry/Agency/ Association Partnerships
IPM Program Team 1995 Vice Chancellor's Awards in Excellence for Extension/Education/ Service (Ray Frisbie, Tom Fuchs, Bob Roginson, Greg Cronholm, Glen Moore, John Norman)
IPM Program Team 1995 TAEX Superior Service Award (Team) -- (Greg Cronholm, Ray Frisbie, Tom Fuchs, Glen Moore, John Norman, Bob Robinson)
IPM Program Team 1995 Governor's CLEAN TEXAS 2000 Environmental Award for Agriculture -- (Warren Multer, Lin Wilson, Pat Morrison, Richard Minzenmayer, John Norman, Ray Huffman, Charles Allen, Roy Parker, Kay Ensey, Tom Fuchs, Greg Cr onholm, Glen Moore, Charles Neeb, Allen Knutson, Stormy Sparks, Bill Ree, Chris Sansone, Bob Robinson, Jim Leser, J.W. Stewart, Juan Anciso, Clyde Crumley, and Ray Frisbie)
Misc:
Ed Knipling 1995 COALS Outstanding Alumni


1996
Students:
Trey Bethke 1996 COALS Senior Merit Award
Trey Bethke 1996 Department of Entomology Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Tamara Cook1996 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (PhD) Award
Liz Dykstra 1996 Southwestern Branch John Henry Comstock Award, ESA
Rachel Eden 1996 Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of Natural History Research Training Program in Washington, DC Intern Summer 96
Jeffrey Ermis 1996 Undergraduate Congressional Internship (Summer 1996), with Charles Wilson (COALS internships on competitive basis with Texas Congressmen in Washington, D.C.)
Marci Trostle 1996 Undergraduate Congressional Internship (Spring 1996) w/Charles Wilson (COALS internships on competitive basis with Texas Congressmen in Washington, DC)
Mercado Uribe 1996 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (MS) Award
Linnaean Team 1996 Team Competition @ Southwestern Branch ESA (Mike Quinn, Carrie Cate, Roishene Johnson Williams, Henrique Serra, Kathy Sue Katsar, Danielle Lewis, Miriam Cooperband, Rachel Eden)
Staff:
Harry Howell 1996 Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence for Research Support
Harry Howell 1996 Department of Entomology Staff Meritorious Service Award (Technical)
Alice Ramsey 1996 Department of Entomology Staff Meritorious Service Award (Clerical/Administrative)
Debbie Sennett 1996 TAMU President's Meritorious Service Award
Faculty:
Perry Adkisson Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Brant Baugh1996 Award for Excellence in IPM Programming (0-6 years)
Darrell Bay 1996 Ed Guthrie Advisor Award, Certificate of Merit
Darrell Bay1996 TAMU Association of Former Student's Award in Excellence for Student Counseling and Relations College Level
Horace Burke Professor Emeritus
Charles Cole Professor and Extension Specialist Emeritus
Bastiaan Drees 1996 TAMU Association of Former Students' Award in Excellence for Extension
Frank Gilstrap 1996 Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence for International Involvement
Roger Gold1996 ESA Recognition Award in Urban Entomology
Phil HammanProfessor and Extension Specialist Emeritus
Don Jarvis1996 Faculty of Genetics Outstanding Teaching Award
Spencer Johnston 1996 Outstanding Faculty Member Award, presented by TAMU Genetics Undergraduate Student Society
Richard Minzenmayer 1996 Award for Excellence in IPM Programming (7+ years)
Joe Schaffner 1996 Named Outstanding Professor by Undergraduate Entomology Club
George Teetes Fellow of ESA
George Teetes 1996 ESA Board Certified Entomologist Award
L. Ted Wilson 1996 ESA Southwestern Branch Award for Excellence in IPM
IPM Program Team 1996 US Department of Agriculture Secretary's Honor Award for Environmental Protection (Group Category) (Ray Frisbie, Tom Fuchs, Bob Robinson, Pat Morrison, Juan Anciso, Brant Baugh, John Bremer, Louis Chedester, Greg Cronholm, Clyde Crumley, Tommy Doederlein, Kay Ensey, Rex Friesen, Ray Huffman, Martin Jungman, Mark Logan, Richard Minzenmayer, Glen Moore, Warren Multer, John Norman, Doug Paxton, Charles Payne, Chris Sansone, Greta Schuster, James Swart)
Misc.:
Edward F. Knipling Honorary Doctorate, Texas A&M University


1997
Students:
Marci Trostle 1997 COALS Senior Merit Award
Marci Trostle 1997 Department of Entomology Outstanding Undergraduate Award
Miriam Cooperband 1997 Department of Entomology Outstanding M.S. Graduate Award
Cathy Sue Katsar 1997 Department of Entomology Oustanding Ph.D. Graduate Award
Cathy Sue Katsar Entomological Society of America, Plant Resistance to Insects Graduate Student Award
Cathy Sue Katsar Texas A&M University Outstanding Doctoral Student Scholarship from Women's Faculty Network
Staff:
Linda Hensarling 1997 Department of Entomology Staff Meritorious Service Award (Clerical/Administrative)
Bonnie Pendleton 1997 Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence (On-Campus Research Support)
Mark Wright1997 Department of Entomology Staff Meritorious Service Award (Technical)
Faculty:
Perry Adkisson Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree, University of Arkansas
Perry Adkisson World Food Prize
Darrell Bay1997 Ed Guthrie Advisor Award
Darrell Bay1997 Southwestern Branch ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
Brant BaughExcellence in IPM Programming Award
Brant BaughOutstanding IPM Specialist Award
Bastiaan Drees 1997 Southwestern Branch ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
Bastiaan Drees 1997 ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
Jim LeserInstitutional recipient recognizing outstanding contributions to West Texas Agriculture
Mike Merchant 1997 TAEX Superior Service Team Award - "PLANT Answers Team"
Mike Merchant 1997 Vice Chancellor's Award in Excellence (Team Award) - "PLANT Answers Team"
Richard Minzenmayer Excellence in IPM Programming Award
Warren Multer Outstanding County Agriculture Agent
Greta Schuster Outstanding South Plains District IPM Handbook
L. T. Wilson 1997 Southwestern Branch ESA Award for Excellence in IPM


1998
Students:
Brent Candler 1998 COALS Senior Merit Award
Andrew Holcombe 1998 Congressional Internship (serve in Spring 1999)
Hame Abdou Kadi
Kadi
Texas A&M University, First Annual Student Research Week: Poster Competition Winner
Cathy Sue Katsar 1998 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (Ph.D.)
Scott Lingren 1998 ESA John Henry Comstock Graduate Study Award
Stephanie Obst 1998 Outstanding Undergraduate Entomologist Award
Chad Smith ESA President's Prize for the best student paper presentation
Staff:
 
Linda Hensarling 1998 Department Meritorious Service Award
Mark Wright 1998 Department Meritorious Service Award
  
Faculty:
 
Darrell Bay 1998 SW Branch ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching
John Benedict 1998 ESA Award for Excellence in IPM
Tom Fuchs 1998 Southern Region Epsilon Sigma Phi Mid-Career Service Award
Ron Graves Outstanding IPM Specialist Award (TPMA)
Ron Graves Excellence in IPM Programming Award (TPMA)
Ray Huffman Excellence in IPM Programming Award (TPMA)
Larry Keeley 1998 J.V. Osmun Alumnni Professional Achievement Award in Entomology from Purdue University
Allen Knutson 1998 ESA Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension
Joe Schaffner Outstanding Faculty/Teaching Award
L. T. Wilson 1997 ESA Award for Excellence in IPM
Misc.:
 
Perry Adkisson Inducted into Heritage Hall of Honor established by the State Fair of Texas
Perry Adkisson Named Honorary Member of ESA
Dial Martin Has been named to the Hall of Honor in the Texas A&M University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Recipient of the 1998 COALS Alumni Award.


1999
Students:
Carlos Bogran 1999 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (Ph.D.)
Wizzie Johnson 1999 Department of Entomology Outstanding Graduate Student (MS)
Jennifer Kristenek Congressional Internship with Representative Kevin Brady
Staff:
 
Allen Dean 1999 Department Meritorious Service Award (Technical Staff)
Anna Kjolen 1999 Department Meritorious Service Award (Administrative/Clerical Staff)
  
Faculty:
 
Tom Fuchs Plaque for Oustanding Service in IPM from the Texas Pest Management Association
Ron Graves Outstanding Cotton Agent on the High Plains
John Jackman The Texas Reference Source Award 1999 A Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Texas Gulf Publishing Company
J. Spencer Johnston Visiting Fellowship (January – June) to St. Hugh's College, Oxford University in Oxford, England
Glenn Moore Excellence in IPM Programming Award (7+ years category) presented by Texas Pest Management Association
Don Rummel Ta-que-ne-whap Award of the Southwestern Branch of the Entomological Society of America
Kerry Siders Excellence in IPM Programming Award (0-6 year category) presented by Texas Pest Management Association
Roy Parker Texas County Agricultural Agents' Association Specialist of the Year
George Teetes Faculty Fellow of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
S. Bradleigh Vinson Faculty Fellow of Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Misc:
 
Perry L.Adkisson Distinguished Alumni Kansas State University


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