Do you know someone who gives of their time to make an impact on this community? Now is your time to nominate them for the Jefferson Awards. KBTX Media and Amarillo National Bank will once again spotlight extraordinary people who give generously of their time and talents to help others. If you are interested in nominating an unsung hero you know who deserves recognition for volunteering in this community, simply fill out the enclosed form and attach supporting materials. New for this year, is a weblink for all nominations and supporting materials. The link is below. You can still drop off your nominations or mail them to KBTX, c/o Jefferson Awards, 4141 E. 29th Street, Bryan, TX 77802. Nominations are due February 23rd. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions.
https://nominations.multiplyinggood.org/media-partner-nominations/bryan
The American Institute for Public Service created the Jefferson Awards in 1972, honoring those who have dedicated time to public service. Since 2004, select local citizens have been honored with Jefferson Awards for their outstanding public service in our community.
For information on the history of the American Institute for Public Service or the national Jefferson Awards, log on to www.jeffersonawards.org.
2024 Jefferson Award Recipients Felicia Benford, Ellen Fuller, Dr. Clifford Dorn and Thaddeus Adams
2023 Jefferson Award Recipients Kristi Schiller, Krista Bligh, Agustin Lara, Tracey Calanog
2022 Jefferson Award Recipients Max Gerall, Jacque Flagg, Henry Mayo, Kit Darling
2021 Jefferson Award Recipients Steven Godby, David Gerling, Celina Vasquez, Blake Jennings
2020 Jefferson Award Recipients Mary Jo Prince, Shannon Long, Jeanette Phariss, Marsha Kocurek
2019 Jefferson Award Recipients Sheree Boegner, Mildred Davis, Dr. Tom King, Daniel Hernandez
2017 Jefferson Award Recipients Roy Lopez, Jarvis Parsons, Gloria Kennard, Clifford Hunter
2016 Jefferson Award Recipients Maggie and Harper Cunningham, Alma Villarreal, Stephanie Sale, David Ruesink
2015 Jefferson Award Recipients Judy LeUnes, Anne Hazen, Steven Steele, Joyce Nies & Peter Witt
2014 Jefferson Award Recipients Melanie DeAeth, Jerry Gritter, Jason James, Carol Wagner
2013 Jefferson Award Recipients Nettie Clay, Tedi Ellison, Barron Hobbs, Lylabeth King
2012 Jefferson Award Recipients Nancy Berry, Ann Boney, Bea Cephas, Ben Downs
2011 Jefferson Award Recipients Gerry Hince, Omer Jenkins, Mary Mattingly, Ron Schmidt
2010 Jefferson Award Recipients Penny Beaumont, Travis Bryan, Jr., Ronnie Jackson, Scott Simpson
2009 Jefferson Award Recipients Mary Broussard, Debbie Eller, Dan & Margaret O’Quinn, Robert Smith
2008 Jefferson Award Recipients Ann Wiatt, Mary "Mike" Hatcher", Rusleen Maurice, Eloise Bingham
2007 Jefferson Award Recipients Emily Staples, Kim Schams, Marilyn Austin, Debbie Andrick, Jim Stegall
2006 Jefferson Award Recipients Reba Ragsdale, Shelly Stover, Lester Banks, Dr. Bill Birdwell
2005 Jefferson Award Recipients Mell Pruit, Ethel Clark, Audra D. Smith, Dr. Alice Blue-McLendon
2004 Jefferson Award Recipients Bill A. Erwin, Samuel Sharp, Lauren Lucas, William “Bubba” Moore, Jr.