Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award was established in 2013 by TAMEST to recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in furthering TAMEST’s mission to bring together the state’s brightest minds to foster collaboration and advance research, innovation and business in Texas. Named in honor of TAMEST’s Honorary Chair, Ambassador Kay Bailey Hutchison received the inaugural award for her vision and commitment to advancing scientific research, technology innovation and educational achievement.
Recipients
The University of Texas at Austin Office of the President

“We are proud to recognize the Office of the President at UT Austin with the Kay Bailey Hutchison Distinguished Service Award for their continued support of and partnership with TAMEST,” said Amelie G. Ramirez, DrPH (NAM), TAMEST Board President. “TAMEST is honored to recognize this office for their vast and continued contributions to our organization.”
Exxon Mobil Corporation

“Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Rex Tillerson, ExxonMobil has been an active and consistent partner to our organization by sponsoring TAMEST events and initiatives. XTO President Sara Ortwein has also been a constant champion of TAMEST and rising star researchers in Texas, and ExxonMobil has been a leader furthering STEM education in Texas and across the nation. We’re honored to recognize ExxonMobil for their contributions to TAMEST and the research community in Texas.”
Larry Faulkner and Kenneth Jastrow

Larry R. Faulkner, Ph.D.
President Emeritus
The University of Texas at Austin

Peter O’Donnell Jr.

Peter O’Donnell Jr.
Chairman of the Board
O’Donnell Foundation
The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison

The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senator, 1993-2013