In 2016, TABSE President Dr. Michael McFarland and TABSE Demonstration District Chairperson Dr. Chris Pichon collaborated to establish the award. Dr. Thomas Randle, Superintendent of Lamar Consolidated ISD and TABSE Founder was the 1st recipient of the Demonstration District Spotlight Award, and the award was named after him thereafter.
Lamar Consolidated ISD & Superintendent Dr. Thomas Randle
Crowley Superintendent Dr. Michael McFarland & TABSE Demonstration
District Chairperson Dr. Cherie Washington
Crowley ISD Board President Dr. Mia Hall & TABSE Demonstration
District Chairperson Dr. Cherie Washington