Awards

2025 Distinguished Aggie Lawyer and Rising Aggie Lawyer Nominations

Please submit your nominations by Monday, December 16th.

We are excited to announce that Texas Aggie Bar Association will honor two exceptional Aggie Lawyers during the upcoming 26th Annual Conference. Nominations are officially open and the deadline to enter your submission(s) has been extended! The new deadline is December 16th.

The Distinguished Aggie Lawyer Award honors an Aggie Lawyer who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to Texas A&M, the University's Core values, and putting those values into his or her practice of the legal profession.  The award, formerly know as the Aggie Lawyer of the Year Award, considers a candidate's lifetime achievements.

The Rising Aggie Lawyer Award recognizes the accomplishments of younger attorneys, those who are either 40 years of age or younger or are within his or her first 12 years of practice.  The Rising Aggie Lawyer of the Year allows TABA to recognize and award the brightest and upcoming stars in the legal practice.

If you have someone in mind that fits either of these descriptions, please nominate them today.

Distinguished Aggie
Lawyer Award

For almost two decades, TABA has honored Aggie lawyers who have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to Texas A&M, the University’s Core Values, and putting those values into his or her practice of the legal profession.

The award, formerly known as the Aggie Lawyer of the Year Award, considers a candidate's lifetime achievements.

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Congratulations to Michael L. Slack '73
2023 Distinguished Aggie Lawyer Award recipient
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Rising Aggie Lawyer Award

The Rising Aggie Lawyer Award recognizes the accomplishments of younger attorneys, those who are either 40 years of age or younger or are within his or her first 12 years of practice.

Rising Aggie Lawyer allows TABA to recognize and award TABA’s brightest and upcoming stars in the legal practice.

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Congratulations to Gregory Franklin '03 '17
2023 Rising Aggie Lawyer Award Recipient
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Arno Krebs '64 Leadership Award

Awarded to a board member that demonstrates the Texas A&M core value of leadership to TABA. This award recognizes a non-officer board member that goes above and beyond.

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Congratulations to Judge Craig Gargott
2023 Inaugural Recipient
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James “Jimmy” Bond '58 Selfless Service Award

Awarded to a non-board member that demonstrates the Texas A&M core value of selfless service to TABA. This award recognizes a non-board member that serves TABA through committee roles, special events, etc.

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Congratulations to Justin Gobert
2023 Inaugural Recipient
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