The following BESS staff and faculty were recognized at the August 15, 2023 Awards and Promotions Luncheon (from left to right): tenure at the rank of Full Professor, Dr. Joe Zhuang; Webster Pendergrass Outstanding Service Award, Dr. Shawn Hawkins; AgResearch Mid-Career Faculty Research Excellence Award, Dr. Sindhu Jagadamma; UT AgResearch Dean’s Award for Outstanding Professional Staff, Wesley Wright; promotion to Full Professor, Dr. Sean Schaeffer;  UT AgResearch Dean’s Award for Outstanding Support Staff, Sandra Marine; and, promotion to Full Professor, Dr. John Buchanan. Congratulations to all – well deserved!