South Plains College will recognize Russell Vest and Dr. Stefan Kreuzer with its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award. The college said the award honors noteworthy career achievements. The recognition is set for Nov. 5.

Vest is CEO of Hockley County Credit Union and treasurer of the SPC Foundation Board of Directors. Kreuzer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of INOV8 Orthopedics and INOV8 Surgical in Houston.