Lone Star AwardSince 1980, the Lone Star Award is presented each year at the Annual Meeting to an individual who has made a notable contribution to the grain, flour or feed industry. This outstanding contribution to the industry may be one of scientific achievement, marketing, engineering, transportation, management and other aspects of the industry. The list of these recipients is literally a “Who’s Who” of the grain, flour and feed industry.
2022 Lone Star Award Winner
Donald Gilbert
Imperial Sugar - Sugar Land
Past TGFA Chairman Donald Gilbert, of Imperial Sugar, has been working in the agriculture industry his whole life. Don grew up in Dublin, Texas on a peanut and dairy farm. He was driving tractors and pickups in the fields before he could even reach the pedals. Don worked a wide array of jobs in his younger years including milking cows, plowing, planting, harvesting and even working in the chicken houses at his uncle’s farm. Don is a graduate of Dublin High School and continued his education at Tarleton State University. Don has worked with various companies in the industry including Gore Bros. Inc., Gorman Milling, and his family owned peanut mill in Dublin. Don has been with Imperial Sugar Company since 1996 and has worked with them in various departments including marketing, purchasing, logistics, and contract negotiations. In his spare time Don enjoys raising cattle and spending time with his wife, Phyllis, their 4 children, and 10 grandchildren. Past Award Recipients
Do you know someone who exemplifies service and has helped shaped the grain and feed industry in Texas? If so, we would like to know more! Contact the TGFA office to nominate an individual for the TGFA Lone Star Award. |
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