The Aggie Impact Gala (AIG) is a prestigious event that financially helps Black students at Texas A&M University along with honoring former Black students who have made an impact in their communities and professions.

AIG supports higher education in the community through the Aggie Impact Endowment Foundation Excellence Award, which financially supports a gap in funding for deserving black students: future, current and transfer. The Aggie Impact Gala is a fundraising arm of the Texas A&M Black Former Student Network, a 501©3 recognized Constituent Network of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students.

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For four years now, Aggie Impact Gala committee has hosted highly successful events that are unsurpassed in their level of excitement and commitment to African American students at Texas A&M University.

This past November marked Aggie Impact Gala’s most ambitious event ever and we are proud to say that it was one of our best years yet! With the partnership of a tireless committee and generous sponsors this past 2023 was moving and spectacular for our guests.

Do you know someone making an impact in their community or profession? Nominate them today by clicking below. The Aggie Impact Gala is proud to present 4 prestigious awards to be presented at the Aggie Impact Gala.

The Aggie Impact Award is a revered honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University. The award, sponsored by the first Constituent Network of The Association of Former Students, Texas A&M Black Former Student Network, recognizes individual persons who have made a positive IMPACT on society by setting themselves apart by excelling in their profession, their undying commitment to serving society and his/her community, and by their service to Black students, faculty, and former students of Texas A&M University.

This award, sponsored by the Texas A&M Black Former Student Network, is given to up-and-coming current and former students aged 30 and under who embody Aggie core values and display continual growth. Individuals recognized are emerging leaders in their profession or the Aggie community and demonstrate a desire to pay it forward to current students and future Aggies.

The Kevin Carreathers Award for Impact and Service is an award designated for a Texas A&M University System faculty member or employee who did not attend Texas A&M as a student, but has contributed significantly to the advancement, well being, and excellence of Black students at Texas A&M.

The Foundation Excellence Award is the first of its kind for Texas A&M University.  Its unique characteristic is that it funds educational scholarships specifically for deserving African American students. While BFSN is the operational and networking arm, the Aggie Impact Endowment is the funding arm providing scholarships for current and future students.  The scholarships are presented through the Aggie Impact Foundation Excellence Award.

We encourage you to get involved with the Black Former Student Network and the Association of Former Students in order to reach back and help young African American students maximize their talent and time while attending TAMU. 

Whether you graduated 2 years ago or 2 decades ago, your time, skills, and/or generous donations are invaluable to the BFSN so that we can keep our Vision and Mission strong and vibrant for generations to come.

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