Friday, October 23, 2026 

6:00 p.m.

Grand Ballroom, LBJ Student Center
San Marcos Campus
Texas Chic Attire

Tickets Available Soon

2026 Alumni Award Recipients

Coming Soon: Recipients of the Inaugural Bobcat Legends Award

Distinguished Alumni
Distinguished Alumni

Nat Adkins

Class of '73
B.B.A., Business Administration,
McCoy College of Business
Executive Chairman, Co-Founder, OCuSOFT, Inc.

Distinguished Alumni
Distinguished Alumni

Malcolm Hawkins

Class of '89
B.S., Criminal Justice, College of Applied Arts
Senior Vice President, Business Aviation,
World Fuel Services
 

Distinguished Alumni
Distinguished Alumni

Pamela Wills-Ward

Class of ‘87, ’94
B.B.A., Management and M.B.A.,  McCoy College of Business
Chief People and Strategy Officer, MW Logistics; President, MW Cares Foundation

Young Alumni Rising Star
Young Alumni Rising Star

Dr. Shannon Simmons

Class of '09
B.S., Clinical Laboratory Science,  College of Health Professions
Program Manager, Ambulatory Infection Prevention & Control, CHRISTUS Health
Adjunct Professor, Tarleton State University

Table Sponsorship Opportunities

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    • Premier placement of table for ten.
    • Opportunity for brief video remarks within event.
    • Logo present on all digital and printed materials, with live link on the Gala pages of the Alumni Association website.
    • Two tickets to the Homecoming football game in the President’s Suite.
    • Recognition at halftime of the Homecoming football game.
    • Opportunity to customize impact through other Alumni Association programs such as tailgates and regional events.

    • Premier placement of table for ten.
    • Recognition with logo and live link on the Distinguished Alumni Gala website.
    • Logo recognition and screen presence at the event.
    • Two tickets to the Homecoming football game in the Champions Club Level.

    • Preferred placement of table for ten.
    • Recognition with logo and live link on the Distinguished Alumni Gala website.
    • Logo recognition and screen presence at the event.

    • Reserved table for 10.
    • Recognition in the event program and signage.

Complimentary Parking

LBJ Student Center Garage
704 Gaillardia Drive

Texas Chic Attire

"Texas chic" attire combines classic cocktail attire with Texas-inspired accessories and elements for a stylish, yet relaxed look. Here's what that could look like:

  • A cocktail dress with a Western twist, like leather accents, fringe, or a subtle floral or paisley print.
  • Stylish cowboy boots or elegant heels. Pairing boots with a dress is a signature Texas chic look.
  • Statement pieces like turquoise jewelry, silver accents, or a cowboy hat with a sophisticated touch.
  • A suit or classic blazer and well-fitted jeans (Texas Tuxedo) paired with Western elements like boots, a bolo tie, a belt buckle or a cowboy hat.
  • If you aren’t in your western era, you can never go wrong with maroon and gold themed cocktail attire!

Tickets to the Legends Gala are non-refundable but may be transferred. We reserve the right to change the event date or location due to unforeseen circumstances. To request accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in this event, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 512.245.2371. By registering, you agree to these terms.