Golden Deeds for Education
Recognizing Distinguished Service to Education
Given since 1964, the Golden Deeds for Education Award is considered the most coveted award in Texas public education. TASA and the Texas A&M University Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development co-present the award annually.
Selection Process
The Golden Deeds recipient is nominated through a statewide nominating committee, which consists of school district superintendents from across Texas. The award is presented to an individual who has, through actions and deeds, improved the educational system in Texas to enrich the lives of all Texas public school students.
2018 Golden Deeds Award Recipient
Neal Adams, one of the three founding principals of Adams, Lynch & Loftin, P.C., received the 2018 Golden Deeds for Education Award at the Dr. John R. Hoyle Memorial Administrative Leadership Institute in November 2018. Adams has represented school superintendents in Texas for 31 years.
Neal Adams
Golden Deeds Award Recipients 1964-2017
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Karen Rue | 1990 | Linus Wright |
| 2016 | Thomas Ratliff | 1989 | W.N. Kirby |
| 2015 | Jimmie Don Aycock | 1988 | Jon Brumley |
| 2014 | Abelardo Saavedra | 1987 | Dan Long |
| 2013 | Virginia Collier | 1986 | Raymon Bynum |
| 2012 | Lynn M. Moak | 1985 | — |
| 2011 | F. Scott McCown | 1984 | Don Robbins |
| 2010 | Maria Hernandez Ferrier | 1983 | Mary Ann Leveridge |
| 2009 | David Thompson | 1982 | John Townley |
| 2008 | Bill McKinney | 1981 | Marlin L. Brockett |
| 2007 | Leonard Merrell | 1980 | Charles F. Matthews |
| 2006 | Joe Pirtle | 1979 | Joe Kelly Butler |
| 2005 | Bob Griggs | 1978 | Alton O. Bowen |
| 2004 | James Terry | 1977 | Frank W.R. Hubert |
| 2003 | Johnny L. Veselka | 1976 | Dana Williams |
| 2002 | Vialleau Wilkie | 1975 | Kate Bell |
| 2001 | Rick Perry | 1974 | R.E. Harris |
| 2000 | Will D. Davis | 1973 | L.D. Haskew |
| 1999 | John Horn | 1972 | Leon Graham |
| 1998 | Jackie Christie | 1971 | Frank M. Jackson |
| 1997 | Michael Moses | 1970 | J.W. Edgar |
| 1996 | Barry B. Thompson | 1969 | Paul R. Hensarling |
| 1995 | John R. Hoyle | 1968 | Grady P. Parker |
| 1994 | Robert W. Caster | 1967 | — |
| 1993 | Norman Hall | 1966 | George B. Wilcox |
| 1992 | E.A. Sigler | 1965 | — |
| 1991 | Pat Shell | 1964 | A.M. Aikin |