Bulldog Honors & Awards

Navarro College is proud to recognize and celebrate the students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of NC who have earned honors and awards from the College. These honors demonstrate the excellence of work in teaching, service, and philanthrophy, as well as athletic, artisitc, performance, and creative endeavors by the recipients.

 

 

Gallery of Distinction

The Gallery of Distinction is the most prestigious honor the College presents to recipients who exempify 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.

 

Sue Cook

 

Sue Cook, 2022

On February 12, 2022, Ms. Sue Cook, a longtime philanthropic and volunteer leader of Navarro College, received the newly formed Navarro College Gallery of Distinction award for her exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of the College. 
Dr. Dave Campbell

 

Dr. David Campbell, 2023

On February 11, 2023, Dr. David Campbell became the second recipient of the Gallery of Distinction award for his significant philanthropic contributions in the promotion and support of Navarro College. 
Ms. Carmen Taimanao

 

Carmen Taimanao, 2024

On February 10, 2024, Ms. Carmen Taimanao became the third recipient of the Gallery of Distinction award for her outstanding work and involvment with the Harold Crouch Micronesian Scholarship as well as her contributions in the promotion and support of Navarro College. 
 

 

Distinguished Alumni

Established in 1958, the Distinguished Alumni Awards is the highest honor that Navarro College bestows upon outstanding alum of Navarro College. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of NC alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater.  Complete List of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

 

 

Bulldog Hall of Fame

The Navarro College Bulldog Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to promote a program of recognition for great athletes, coaches, and supporters who have distinguished themselves and the College in the field of intercollegiate athletics, or who have contributed to the development of intercollegiate athletics at Navarro College.  Complete List of Bulldog Hall of Fame Inductees

 

 

Navarro College Piper Professors

To bring recognition to outstanding achievement in the teaching profession in colleges and universities in the State of Texas, the Piper Professor Award Program was established by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation in 1958.

This distinguished honor is awarded to instructors who are committed to excellence in education. Award recipients are dedicated to the teaching profession and have made a special impact on students as well as the community. Navarro College proudly recognizes teachers selected as Piper Professors:

 

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Margaret Pannill, 1961
 

In 1961, Margaret Pannill, English instructor, became the first recipient of the Minnie Stevens Piper Professor award at Navarro.
 
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Lucile Boyd, 1971
 

In 1971, Lucille Boyd, Spanish and French instructor, becomes the second Minnie Stevens Piper Professor recipient at Navarro.
 
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Geraldine Johnston, 1978
 

In 1978, Geraldine Johnston, English Professor and Phi Theta Kappa sponsor, becomes the third Minnie Stevens Piper Professor recipient at Navarro. 
 
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McAfee Daniel, 1986

 

In 1986, McAfee Daniel, Chairman of the Division of Communications and an English instructor, becomes the fourth Minnie Stevens Piper Professor recipient at Navarro. Mr. Daniel was freshman in the first class at NJC in 1946 and joined the Navarro faculty in 1965. 
 
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Dr. Richard Miller, 1989

 

Dr. Richard Miller, instructor of psychology and sociology becomes Navarro's fifth Minnie Stevens Piper Professor in 1989. 
 
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Dr. Tommy Stringer, 1994

 

In 1994, Dr. Tommy Stringer, History instructor becomes Navarro's sixth Minnie Stevens Piper Professor.
 
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Navarro College Professor Emeriti

The Emeritius title for a faculty member is the highest honorary title held by retired professors, recognizing their many years of distinguished services and significant contributions to Navarro College.  

 

  • James Chapman, Government

  • H. McAfee Daniel, English

  • Sandra Dowd, Art

  • Sheila Herold, Music, 2009

  • Dr. Tommy Stringer, History, 2019

  • Dan Nesmith, History, 2022

  • Dr. Thomas Vance, Biology, 2022

  • Mark Dillman, Math, 2022

  • Dr. David Lewis, History, 2023

 

 

Navarro College President, Board of Trustees, and Senior Administrator Emeriti

The Emeritius title is an honor bestowed to the College Presidents, Board of Trustees, and Senior Administrators who have retired from the position and have provided distinguished service to the College. Distinguished service contemplates that the individual demonstrated exceptional commitment and contributions to the College, exemplifying the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, civic responsibility, vision, and leadership.

 

Dr. Lary Reed

Dr. Lary Reed, Vice President, 2006
Dr. Richard M. Sanchez

Dr. Richard M. Sanchez, District President, 2018
Dr. Kenneth Martin

Dr. Kenneth Martin, President of Ellis County Campuses, 2018
Homer G. Wasson

Homer Gene Wasson, Navarro College Trustee Chairman, 2019