Outstanding Young Aerospace Engineer
Presented to an alumnus under the age of 40 who has shown outstanding work in his or her field and is a promising leader for the future. This person must have a strong commitment and interest in the university and the Department of Aerospace Engineering.
- Lauren Riner '17 - 2023
- Brian Freno, Ph.D. '08 - 2022
- Xiaoli Bai, Ph.D. '09 - 2018
- Cody P. Kelly '10 - 2018
- Tyler P. Neale '10 - 2018
- Lesley Weitz, Ph.D. '05 - 2018
- Andrew L. Carpenter, Ph.D. '09 - 2017
- Isaac Ekoto, Ph.D. '06 - 2016
- Julie Parish, Ph.D. '05 - 2016
- Puneet Singla, Ph.D. '02 - 2016
- Maruthi Akella, Ph.D. '98 - 2015
- Darren Hartl, Ph.D. '03 - 2015
- Kayleen Helms, Ph.D. '00 - 2015
- Zachary C. Reeder '05 - 2013
Outstanding Aerospace Engineer
Presented to an alumnus 40 years or older who has proven superior professional achievement, community service, and service to the university. This person is a role model for all to follow, and their example of distinguished professional practice deserves recognition.
- Roshawn Bowers '02 - 2024
- Reza Karimi '12 - 2024
- Robert Shotwell '95 - 2023
- John E. Hurtado, Ph.D. - '91 - 2022
- Barbara J. Craig, Ph.D. '88 - 2018
- David B. Kanipe '70 - 2018
- Wayne A. Lutz '72 Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) - 2018
- Ryan P. Russell, Ph.D. '98 - 2017
- Paul Hill '84 - 2016
- Donald Ruhmann '86 - 2016
- Hanspeter Schaub, Ph.D '92 - 2016
- Kirk Shireman '85 - 2016
- John Vassberg, Ph.D. '80 - 2016
- David S. Bodden '76 - 2015
- Richard J. Matus, Ph.D. '80 - 2015
- Rush Robinett III, Ph.D. '82 - 2015
- David W. Lund '79 - 2014
- Merri J. Sanchez, Ph.D. '85 - 2014
- Michael L. Slack '73 - 2014
- David H. Allen, Ph.D. '72 - 2013
- Douglas R. Cooke '73 - 2013
Aerospace Engineering Honorary Engineer Award
Presented to non-Texas A&M University alumni who have made major contributions to the engineering profession and whose support of the Department of Aerospace Engineering merits recognition.
- Stephanie Murphy '01, '14 - 2024
- Dianna Stanger - 2023
- Robert G. Chilton - 2018
- Eli Reshotko, Ph.D. - 2017
- Joseph A. Schetz, Ph.D. - 2017
- Leland Carlson, Ph.D. - 2016
- Donald T. Ward, Ph.D., Col. USAF (Ret) - 2016
- Oran W. Nicks - 2015
- John Slattery - 2015
- Keith Ferris - 2014
- Thomas Uriel McElmurry, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) - 2014
- H. Norman Abramson, Ph.D. - 2013
- Howard W. Barlow, Ph.D. - 2013
- James L. Rand, Ph.D. - 2013
Distinguished Aerospace Engineering Alumni
Presented to an alumnus who is retired or near retirement with an outstanding career record. This award recognizes sustained and meritorious contributions to engineering and engineering management.
- David Gastinger '69 - 2025
- Stephen Wilson '81, Gen. USAF - 2023
- Paul Romere '62 - 2022
- William R. Wheeler '70 - 2020
- Douglas R. Cooke '73 - 2018
- John V. Kenner '87 - 2018
- Michael L. Slack '73 - 2018
- Bradley L. Worsham '88 - 2018
- Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson, Jr. '69 - 2017
- Merri J. Sanchez, Ph.D. '85 - 2017
- Dennis Ray Deel '70 - 2016
- Elaine Mendoza '87 - 2016
- Charles R. Haines, '57 - 2015
- Benjamin "Ben" R. Smith '65 - 2015
- Norman "Ken" Dyson '60, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) - 2014
- Mark A. Fischer '72 - 2014
- Gerald "Gerry" D. Griffin '56 - 2014
- Walter E. Haisler, Jr, Ph.D. '67 - 2014
- Edelmiro "Ed" Muniz '67 - 2013
- Leland Snow '52 - 2013
- Thomas Cogan '77 - 2011
- Edward C. "Pete" Aldridge, Jr. '60 - 2009