TAAD’s annual awards program boasts four award categories recognizing achievements in several areas. Presentation of the awards is done at either the TAAD Annual Conference or its Legislative Update Seminar. The individual award categories are described below, along with current and past winners.
Earl Luna Award
This award is named after the first president of the TAAD, Earl Luna, chairman of the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and is presented to the TAAD member who has, over a period of years, made a significant contribution to TAAD through participation in its activities and who has made an outstanding contribution to the realization of the mission of the TAAD.
Mr. Luna was instrumental in forming an association of appraisal districts, beginning in 1980. He and the Dallas Central Appraisal District hosted the first conference of appraisal districts in 1981; during this conference in Dallas the groundwork was laid for the current Texas Association of Appraisal Districts. Also at this conference Mr. Luna was elected the first President of TAAD, serving through 1982.
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2023
- Doris M. Koch, TAAD
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2022
- W. Kenneth Nolan, Dallas CAD
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2021
- Gary Earnest, Taylor CAD
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2020
- Marya Crigler, Travis CAD
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2019
- Dinah Kilgore, El Paso CAD
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2018
- Debbie Wheeler, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP (retired)
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2017
- Matthew Tepper, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen, PC
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2016
Brent South, Hunt CAD
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2015
Deborah S. Cartwright, ESQ. (retired)
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2014
Carla Pope-Osborne, Perdue
Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP -
2013
Dave Kimbrough, Lubbock CAD (retired)
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2012
Ed Trigg, Wichita CAD (retired)
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2011
Robert Mott,
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP (retired) -
2010
Jeff Craig, Tarrant AD (retired)
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2009
Deborah Hunt, Williamson CAD BOD (retired)
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2008
Jim Childers, Potter-Randall CAD (retired)
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2007
Art Cory, Travis CAD (retired)
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2006
Michael Amezquita, Bexar AD (retired)
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2005
Jim Robinson, Harris CAD (retired)
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2004
Sands Stiefer, Harris CAD (formerly)
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2003
John Marshall, Tarrant AD (retired)
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2002
Rick Kuehler, Dallas CAD (retired)
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2001
Buddy Winn, Brazos CAD (deceased)
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2000
Rod Lewallen, Callahan CAD (deceased)
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1999
Charles Gaskamp, Washington CAD (retired)
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1998
Roy Holcomb, Lee CAD (deceased)
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1997
Dana Ripley, Bastrop CAD (formerly)
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1996
W. B. Criswell, Lubbock CAD BOD (retired)
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1995
Walter Stoneham, Bexar AD (deceased)
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1994
Michael Barnett, Smith CAD (retired)
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1993
Sid Danner, Cherokee CAD (deceased)
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1992
Bill Lovelady, El Paso CAD BOD (deceased)
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1991
Roland Bieber, Jefferson CAD (retired)
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1990
Bill Carroll, Williamson CAD (deceased)
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1989
Ken Graeber, Harris CAD (formerly)
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1988
Jackie Self, Kaufman CAD (retired)
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1987
Richard Petree, Taylor CAD (retired)
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1986
James Archer, Travis CAD (retired)
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1986
Earl Luna, Dallas CAD BOD (deceased)
Board or Board Member of the Year Award
This award is presented to the TAAD appraisal district board or board member that has made a significant contribution to the association in the previous year through active participation in its activities and has made an outstanding contribution to the realization of the mission of TAAD.
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2019
- Harry Gibbs, Williamson CAD BOD
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2017
- Kevin Kieschnick, Nueces CAD BOD
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2015
Ro’Vin Garrett, Brazoria CAD BOD
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2014
Cameron AD Board & Hidalgo CAD Board
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2013
Glenn Peters, Harris CAD BOD
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2012
Frank Monk, Austin CAD BOD
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2011
Keith Hughey, Bexar AD BOD
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2010
Kristeen Roe, Brazos CAD BOD
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2009
Luanne Caraway, Hays CAD BOD
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2008
Charley Hecker, El Paso CAD BOD
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2007
Betsy Price, Tarrant AD BOD
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2006
David N. Grimes, Midland CAD BOD
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2005
Miriam Johnson, Jefferson CAD BOD
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2004
Charles Holmes, Panola CAD BOD
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2003
W. B. Criswell, Lubbock CAD BOD
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2002
Deborah Hunt, Williamson CAD BOD
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2001
Roxana Tom, Atascosa CAD BOD
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2000
Gene Landry, Jefferson CAD BOD
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1999
Roxana Tom, Atascosa CAD BOD
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1998
Jack Cargill, Terry CAD BOD
James A. Goodwin Excellence in Education Award
The James Goodwin Excellence in Education Award is one of TAAD’s newest, and it recognizes an individual who is noteworthy in his or her contributions to professional ad valorem education.
The award is named for the late Jim Goodwin, who served for nearly two decades as the chief appraiser of Ector County Appraisal District. Jim was a frequent instructor for TAAD, and was planning on continuing as an active part of the education process after his retirement. TAAD continues to honor Jim’s memory and commitment with this award.
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2023
- Shannon Murphy, Texas Comptroller’s Property Tax Division
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2022
- Christopher Jackson, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP
- Todd Stewart, Olson & Olson, LLP
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2021
- Barry D. Couch, CAE
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2020
- Daniel Van Schaik
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2019
- Matthew Tepper, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen, PC
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2018
- Terry Spradlin, Tarrant AD
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2017
- Marya Crigler, Travis CAD
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2016
Mickey Hand, Wise CAD (retired)
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2015
Tracey Landrum Foster, Hugh Landrum & Associates
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2014
Roy Armstrong, Armstrong & Armstrong, PC
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2013
Rick Stuart, TEAM Consulting (retired)
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2012
Rick Kuehler, Dallas CAD (retired)
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2011
Carla Pope-Osborne, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott, LLP
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2010
Deborah S. Cartwright, ESQ. (retired)
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2009
Wayne Wilshire, Tarrant AD (retired)
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2008
Allen McKinley, Trinity CAD (retired)
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2007
Michael Barnett, Smith CAD (retired)
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2006
Scott Howard, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen, PC
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2005
Board of Tax Professional Examiners
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2004
Richard Petree, Taylor CAD (retired)
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2003
Jeff Craig, Tarrant AD (retired)
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2002
Sands Stiefer, Harris CAD (retired)
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2001
James Goodwin, Ector CAD (posthumous presentation)
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2000
Guy Griscom, Harris CAD (retired)
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1999
Rod Lewallen, Callahan CAD (deceased)
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1998
Big Country TAAD Chapter
TAAD Legislative Award
This award is given to a public official or public agency that has made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of property tax administration and to the realization of the mission of the TAAD through legislative action.
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2023
- Jason Cunningham, Harris CAD
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2021
- Roland Altinger, Harris CAD
- Ken Nolan, Dallas CAD
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2019
- Marya Crigler, Travis CAD
- Jordan Wise, Fort Bend CAD
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2017
Doug Smithson, Cooke CAD
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2015
- Deborah S. Cartwright, ESQ. (retired)
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2011
Brent South, Hunt CAD
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2009
Sands Stiefer, Harris CAD (retired)
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2007
Michael Amezquita, Bexar AD (retired)
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2005
Gerald “Buddy” Winn, Brazos CAD (deceased)
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2003
Jim Robinson, Harris CAD (retired)