Making an Impact
Supporting Texas A&M Athletics
2018 E. King Gill Award
Sharon '81 & Jim Wilson '81 to be Honored
Long-time Texas A&M Athletics donors to be recognized during LSU Game Nov. 24
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Impactful Annual Fund Donor
Stacy Puryear '03
Stacy also wanted to do more for A&M Athletics through the 12th Man Foundation than just purchase tickets.
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Impactful Annual Fund Donors
Ben '92 & Kathy '91 Mathis
Ben '92 and Kathy '91 Mathis have seen their Texas A&M education take them around the world while working in the oil and gas industry.
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Impactful Major Gifts Donors
Suzanne & Charles Boyette '79
Suzanne and Charles Boyette share a passion for education and athletics.
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Impactful Major Gifts Donors
Ellen & Penrod S. Thornton '63
Rod always seemed destined to be an Aggie.
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2017 E. KING GILL AWARD
Carolyn and Tommie Lohman '59
The Lohman name has been synonymous with Aggie Athletics for decades.
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2016 E. KING GILL AWARD
Sam and Susan Torn
The date was February 1, 1969, and Texas A&M student Sam Torn found himself in a rather unfamiliar—and perhaps somewhat uncomfortable—setting.
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2015 E. KING GILL AWARD
Dorothy and Artie R. McFerrin ’65
Overall, Artie and Dorothy have donated more than $40 million to Texas A&M for education initiatives, the chemical engineering department and athletics.
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2014 E. KING GILL AWARD
Alice and Erle Nye '59
The Nyes have generously supported every major capital campaign benefitting Texas A&M athletics.
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2013 E. KING GILL AWARD
Judith and Weldon Jaynes '54
There are not many people like him, as he is a totally supportive guy and doesn't want recognition.
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2012 E. KING GILL AWARD
Kay and Jerry S. Cox '72
But perhaps no Aggie has given more of himself, either through his drive for excellence or his vision for philanthropy, than Jerry Cox.
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2011 E. KING GILL AWARD
Jack and Carolyn Little, Col. George Eppright
It's quite an honor and was very unexpected. It took me quite a while for it to sink in.
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