Navarro College Awards


Navarro College Piper Professors

Navarro College has had six faculty members recognized for outstanding achievement in the teaching profession with the prestigious Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award. This award is granted annually from among nominees from all accredited colleges and universities in Texas. The Navarro College Piper Professors are:

  • Margaret Pannill, English, 1961

  • Lucile M. Boyd, Languages, 1971

  • Geraldine Johnston, English, 1978

  • H. McAfee Daniel, English, 1986

  • Richard E. Miller, Ph.D., Psychology/Sociology, 1989

  • Tommy W. Stringer, Ph.D., History, 1994

 

Navarro College Professor Emeriti

  • James Chapman, Government

  • H. McAfee Daniel, English

  • Sandra Dowd, Art

  • Sheila Herod, Music, 2009

  • Dr. Tommy Stringer, History, 2019

  • Dr. Thomas Vance, Biology, 2023

  • Mr. Dan Nesmith, History, 2023

  • Mr. Mark Dillman, Math, 2023

  • Dr. David Lewis, History, 2023

 

Navarro College President, Board of Trustees, and Administration Emeriti

  • Dr. Richard Sanchez, District President, 2018

  • Dr. Kenneth Martin, President of Ellis County  Campuses, 2018

  • Homer Gene Wasson, Navarro College Trustee Chairman, 2019

  • Dr. Lary Reed, Vice President, 2006

 

Distinguished Alumni

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Navarro College bestows upon an outstanding alum. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of Navarro College alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater.  The award recipients are chosen by the Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee consisting of members of the Navarro College Foundation Board of Directors, two Navarro College employees (active or retired) and the Executive Director of the Foundation.

  • Mr. Ted Spencer, 1958

  • Mr. Charles Skelton, 1959

  • Mr. Jack Baggett, 1960

  • Mr. J.B. Carrington, 1961

  • Mr. Richard Neil Gay, 1962

  • Mr. Joe Breithaupt, 1963

  • Honorable Kenneth Douglas J.D., 1964

  • Mr. Beverly Ray Henson, 1965

  • Mr. Billy J. Moore J.D., 1966

  • Dr. Edna Innerarity Rawlings, 1967

  • Mrs. Bonnie Binford Langley, 1968

  • Dr. Wendell Cook D.V.M., 1969

  • Ms. Betty Jo Bell, 1970

  • Mr. Ray Hildebrand, 1971

  • Dr. Derrell Bulls, 1972

  • Mr. McAfee Daniel, 1973

  • Mrs. Billie Morris Carroll, 1974

  • Mr. Euin Frank, 1975

  • Mr. Grady Donald Rains, 1976

  • Dr. Robert N. McGehee M.D., 1977

  • Dr. Donald Robert Fowler M.D., 1978

  • Mr. J.P. Davis J.D., 1979

  • Mr. Jim Bob Ivey, 1980

  • Dr. Lary Reed Ed.D., 1980

  • Dr. Judy N. Gallin, 1980

  • Mr. Anthony J. Sadberry J.D., 1980

  • Mr. Rodney Allbright J.D., 1981

  • Mr. Kim Wyatt, 1981

  • Dr. Carlos W. Moore, 1982

  • Mr. Gary Bennett J.D., 1983

  • Dr. Ralph Tillman Ferrell, 1984

  • Mr. Jerry Worsham, 1985

  • Mr. Bill O’ Neal, 1986

  • Dr. George Barfield D.D.S., 1987

  • Mr. Michael Heiskell J.D., 1988

  • Dr. Nedom C. Muns Ed.D., 1989

  • Mr. Ricky W. Griffin, 1990

  • Dr. Don C. Green, 1991

  • Dr. Ronald Deskin M.D., 1992

  • Mr. Homer Gene Wasson, 1993

  • Dr. Jane Watson Walker, 1994

  • Mr. Lowell Thompson J.D., 2022

  • Dr. Ed W. Childs M.D., 2022

  • Honorable Byron Cook J.D., 2022

  • Mr. H.M. Davenport, 2022

  • Mr. James Einwaechter, 2022

  • Mr. Terry Fator, 2022

  • Mrs. Helen Marguerite Reames Gray, 2022

  • Mr. Rusty Hitt, 2022

  • Ms. Barbara Kelley, 2022

  • Mr. Kevin Strength, 2022

  • Mr. Brent Thompson, 2022

  • Mr. Chad Walker, 2022

  • Mr. Roy DeFriend, 2023

  • Ms. Elisaveta Dolghih, 2023

  • Mr. Weldon Hafley, 2023

  • Mr. Lloyd Huffman, 2023

  • Mr. John Henry Jenkins, 2023

  • Mr. Aaron Myers, 2023

  • Mr. Daniel Nesmith, 2023

  • Mr. George Solis, 2023

  • Dr. Linda Timmerman, 2023

  • Ms. Dianna Truelove, 2023

  • Mr. Thomas L. Vance, 2023

  • Mr. Ronald D. Watkins, 2023

  • Mr. Richard L. Aldama, 2024

  • Dr. Julie Arteaga, 2024

  • Dr. Adrain Johnson, 2024

  • Ms. Faith Boyde, 2024

  • Dr. Roberto Moreno, 2024

  • Mr. Darion Walton, 2024

  • Dr. Varion Walton, 2024

 

Gallery of Distinction

The Gallery of Distinction, established in 2022, is the most prestigious honor the College presents to recipients who exemplify and support the history, traditions and legacy of Navarro College and our vision of providing innovative career pathways and student-centered learning opportunities that result in students capable of succeeding in local and global communities. Throughout the years, our honorees have shown Navarro College tremendous commitment both philosophically and philanthropically.

  • Ms. Sue Cook, 2022

  • Dr. David Campbell, 2023

  • Ms. Carmen Taimanao, 2024

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.