Banker Phares received the Nancy C. Speck Development Award during SFA’s 27th annual Gala. The award recognizes outstanding individuals who have advanced the university’s mission through development methods. Pictured are, from left, Jimmy Mize, chair, SFASU Foundation Board of Trustees; Dr. Nancy Speck, former SFA vice president for university advancement and Nelson Rusche College of Business faculty member; Phares; Dr. Baker Pattillo, SFA president; and Jill Still, vice president for university advancement.