Distinguished Alumnus Award
Purpose
The Distinguished Alumnus Award provides an avenue for recognizing one or more alumni of the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine for their outstanding achievements.
Eligibility
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Only living alumni of the College of Veterinary Medicine shall be eligible. This includes not only those who obtained their professional degrees but also those who received advanced degrees at Kansas State;
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An alumnus who holds any one of the following State offices is not eligible for the award as long as he/she holds office:
Governor, Member of Senate, Lieutenant Governor, Member of House of Representatives, Attorney General, Member State Board of Regents, Printer, Member State Board of Education, Insurance Commissioner, State Dept. of Admin., Auditor, Director, Department of Budget, Treasurer, Governor's Staff, Secretary of Agriculture;
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Members of the Selection Committee are not eligible to receive the award during their period of service on the committee;
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Except in cases of rare and unusual circumstances, a period of at least fifteen (15) years should elapse after receipt of degree before an individual is eligible for the award.
Factors to be considered by Selection Committee
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Outstanding career in veterinary medicine;
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Significant contributions benefiting his/her community, state, and/or nation;
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Humanitarian services and contributions to the veterinary profession and society rather than material success alone;
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Direct service to the College and/or University should receive consideration, but such contributions shall not be mandatory nor conclusive in making the selection;
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Political success alone shall not be considered as an adequate measure of service;
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Selection shall be based upon the life career of a nominee rather than upon a single activity or incident.
Selection
Awardee to be selected by the Executive Board of the VMAA for Veterinary Medicine.
Presentation of Award
The award is presented at the Alumni Brunch during the Annual Conference for Veterinarians by the College of Veterinary Medicine and its Veterinary Medical Alumni Association the first weekend of June.