Results for the election for 2011-2012 Officers and Directors were announced. Taking office are:

PRESIDENT - Wm. Davey Edwards, Decatur
PRESIDENT-ELECT - Curtis Strong, Bryan
VICE PRESIDENT - Shane Neally, Tyler
SECRETARY/TREASURER - Abbott (Al) L. Hargraves, Jr., Lufkin

DIRECTORS (serving 3-year terms)
Richard C. (Craig) Alderman, Midland
Walter J (Joe) Breaux, Beaumont
Jamie B. Gillis, Arlington
Douglas W. Turner, League City

TSPS also handed out awards at its annual gala on Oct. 8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel. Winners included:

HUGH L. GEORGE MEMORIAL AWARD - John Pierce

SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR (co-winners) - Joe Higle and Aubrey (Butch) Holland

YOUNG SURVEYOR OF THE YEAR - Jamie Gillis

GEOSPATIAL PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - Jack Avis

CHAPTER PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR - John Barnard (Capital Area Chapter 13)

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD WINNERS:
Shane Neally
Laura Crook
Dean Van Matre
Chris Freeman
Ivy Young
Ronnie Parker

To view more photos from this year's event, visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/TSPS.org, and look for more from the 60th Convention & Technology Exposition in the November issue of The Texas Surveyor.