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Terry Fator '83, Named 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Posted on February 25, 2022
Terry Fator is an American ventriloquist, impressionist, stand-up comedian, and singer. He developed an interest in ventriloquism from a young age, developing both this and a talent for singing. After initially performing with two bands, Fator eventually conducted solo performances, combining ventriloquism and singing with comedy. He gained national recognition for his talent when he won the second season of NBC's hit series, America’s Got Talent, which boosted his career.
Fator was awarded an honorary degree from ºÚÁÏÉç in 2018 and donated several performances benefitting the ºÚÁÏÉç Foundation.
About the Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that ºÚÁÏÉç bestows upon an outstanding alum. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of ºÚÁÏÉç alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater. The award recipients are chosen by the Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee consisting of members of the ºÚÁÏÉç Foundation Board of Directors, two Navarro College employees (active or retired) and the Executive Director of the Foundation.
View past recipients