DFW-ALTA AWARDS AND SPECIAL HONORS
Founders of DFW-ALTA
Through the hard work and dedication of the following members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of Lease and Title Analysts, the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Lease and Title Analysts (DFW-ALTA) was created in 1988.
- Linda Howerton
- Cynthia Harwell
Honorary Life Members
Honorary Life Memberships shall be conferred upon those persons whom the Board of Directors feels have rendered outstanding service to DFW-ALTA or made noteworthy contributions toward the establishment of lease and/or title work as a profession.
- 2005 Eugenia Denniston
- 2006 Dorothy Lyle
- 2008 Cynthia Harwell
- 2008 Linda Howerton
- 2008 Mike Rutherford
- 2009 Shirley Ottinger
- 2010 Leverne Hearn, CPLTA, CMM
- 2011 Jan J. Warren, CPLTA
- 2012 Lisa L. Greer, CPLTA
- 2012 La Rae Sanders, CPL
- 2012 Susan Rondon, CPLTA
- 2012 Vickie M. Snyder, CPLTA
- 2013 Cindy Nuffer, CPLTA, CMM
- 2014 Kathy Mays, CPLTA
- 2015 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA, RPL, CDOA
- 2016 Ilene Kehoe
- 2017 Katie Williams
Corporate Award
This award is given to a company who has given support both in employee encouragement as well as monetary donations. This company will have continually encouraged employees to become members of DFW-ALTA, attend local meetings and seminars. This award will only be given, as the Board of Directors deems it appropriate.
- 2003 Burlington Resources, Inc.
- 2003 XTO Energy Inc.
- 2005 Burlington Resources, Inc.
- 2006 Encore Acquisitions
- 2007 Petro-Hunt, L.L.C.
- 2008 XTO Energy Inc.
- 2009 XTO Energy Inc.
- 2010 Denbury Resources Inc.
- 2011 Denbury Resources Inc.
- 2012 Hunt Oil Company
- 2012 Petro-Hunt, L.L.C.
- 2013 Denbury Resources Inc.
- 2014 Denbury Resources Inc.
- 2015 Denbury Resources Inc.
- 2016 XTO Energy Inc.
- 2017 Dorchester Minerals, LP
- 2018 Matador Resources Co.
Member of the Year Award
This award is to be given every year to an individual member to be determined by the DFW-ALTA Board of Directors. Nominees who have contributed heavily to the chapter and place of employment, as well as being of high professionalism and character, will be considered for this Award.
- 2002 Lisa L. Greer, CPLTA, CDOA, CMM
- 2003 Kathy Frodin, CPLTA
- 2004 Katie Williams
- 2005 Vickie Snyder
- 2006 Barbara Butler
- 2007 Jan J. Warren, CPLTA
- 2008 Nicholas "Nick" Nelson
- 2009 Susan Rondon, CPLTA
- 2010 Vickie Snyder
- 2011 Oliver Price, Jr., CPLTA
- 2012 Leverne Hearn, CPLTA
- 2013 Kathy Mays, CPLTA
- 2014 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA, RPL
- 2015 Angela Pesina, CPLTA
- 2016 Eli Murray, CDOA, CPLTA
- 2017 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA, RPL, CDOA
- 2018 Jan J Warren, CPLTA
Outstanding Service Award
This award is given to a current DFW-ALTA Board member who has far exceeded the requirements for their position(s) on the Board. This award is determined by the DFW-ALTA Board of Directors and is given only when deemed appropriate by the Board.
- 2002 Charlotte Campbell
- 2005 Kimberly Dotson, CPLTA
- 2006 Jan J. Warren, CPLTA
- 2007 Karen Blackburn, CPLTA
- 2008 Raul Perez
- 2009 Vickie M. Snyder
- 2010 Cindy Nuffer, CPLTA. CMM
- 2011 Nick Nelson
- 2012 Kathy Mays, CPLTA
- 2013 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA, RPL
- 2013 Cindy Nuffer, CPLTA, CMM
- 2014 Joyce Snell, CPLTA
- 2015 Adam Hatch, CPLTA
- 2016 Robin Elder, CPLTA
- 2017 Angela Pesina, CPLTA
- 2018 Jan J Warren, CPLTA
This award is presented to volunteer who has gone "beyond the call of duty" in performing their job as a volunteer for DFW-ALTA.
- 2009 Amelia Borden
- 2010 Debbie Layton
- 2011 Debbie Layton
- 2012 Christina Bristol
- 2012 Carlos De La Garza
- 2013 Christina Bristol
- 2014 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA
- 2015 Raul Perez
- 2016 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA, RPL, CDOA
- 2017 Adam Hatch, CPLTA
President's Award
This award is conferred upon a past DFW-ALTA President that has made outstanding contributions above the constitutional requirements of a DFW-ALTA President. This person will also have been involved before and after their term as President in making notable decisions for future functions and roles in the DFW-ALTA association. This award can only be determined and presented by a current DFW-ALTA President.
- 2005 Lisa L. Greer, CPLTA, CDOA, CMM
- 2006 Leverne Hearn, CPLTA, CMM
- 2007 Kimberly Dodson
- 2008 Mike Rutherford
- 2009 Vickie M. Snyder
- 2010 DFW-ALTA Board Members were recognized
- 2011 Oliver Price, Jr., CPLTA
- 2012 Nick Nelson
- 2013 Bruce Snyder
- 2014 Kathy Mays, CPLTA
- 2015 Joyce Snell, CPLTA
- 2016 Angela Pesina, CPLTA
Past President's Award*
*As part of DFW-ALTA's 20th year celebration, this award recognized a past president who made a difference in the association 20 years existence.
- 2008 Jan J. Warren, CPLTA
Industry Appreciations
Thanks to the generosity of who allow us to use their memberships at the Tower Club of Dallas and Fort Worth Petroleum Club, we have our luncheons at wonderful establishments. Due to their trust and generosity our organization has flourished and our membership is allowed to enjoy a delicious meal in superior surroundings.
- 2009 Liz Luthans, CPLTA and Vaughn Vennerberg
- 2008 Liz Luthans, CPLTA and Shirley Ottinger
- 2010 Liz Luthans, CPLTA
- 2011 Liz Luthans, CPLTA
- 2012 Liz Luthans, CPLTA & Ginney Markley
- 2013 Ginney Markley
- 2014 Ginney Markley
Special Recognitions
Special Recognition Awards honor and pay tribute to members and/or companies who have made significant and lasting contributions
to improve the association and/or its members. This award will only be given as the Board of Directors deems it appropriate.
- 2009 Denbury Onshore, LLC.
- 2009 Karen Blackburn, CPLTA
- 2012 Jan J Warren, CPLTA
- 2012 Leverne Hearn, CPLTA
- 2012 Vickie M. Snyder, CPLTA
- 2017 Connie Wilcoxson, CPLTA, RPL, CDOA
*2009 - Denbury Onshore, LLC. for their contributions to DFW-ALTA and also for mailing the Election Ballots and By-Laws.
*2009 - Karen Blackburn, CPLTA, was given special recognition for her work on the scholarship committee which officially began in 2008. But, unofficially has been an on-going dream and work for many years by Karen.
Inspiration Award
This special award is given to an individual who "when confronted with a life-altering situation used perseverance, dedication and determination to overcome the event and now serves as a role model to give hope and inspiration to others in similar situations." This award was awarded by the 2009 DFW-ALTA President, Raul Perez. Who was inspired by Randall to keep moving forward. Randall did not have a choice of what the future had to hold for him yet he was blessed to continue living a normal life.
- 2009 Randall Perez