E. R. Frank Award
Purpose
To honor those veterinarians who have contributed positively and significantly to Veterinary Medicine through their long term service to the Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine.
Criteria for Nomination
Nomination may be made by any alumnus of the Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Nominees should be individuals who have enjoyed a long-standing (15 years) relationship with the college. This relationship may include service, either current or prior, as a member of the faculty. Individuals need not be an alumnus of Kansas State University to be nominated and considered for this award. Nominees should have a noteworthy record of significant service and contribution to both the profession and Kansas State University, and be recognized for achieving their success in an unassuming and unpretentious manner that emulates the professional essence of Dr. E. R. Frank. Seated administrators would not be considered as nominees during their term of administrative appointment. There is no limit to the number of time an individual may be nominated. Any individual may receive this award only once in their lifetime.
Selection
The awardee will be selected by the Executive Board of the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (VMAA), or at the pleasure of the VMAA President, selection may be accomplished by an awards committee established by the Dean of Veterinary Medicine which includes the VMAA President or his/her designated representative.
Presentation
The honoree will receive their award at the Alumni Brunch during the Annual Conference for Veterinarians and be presented by the College of Veterinary Medicine and its Veterinary Medical Alumni Association the first weekend of June.
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| 2019 | Dr. M.M.Chengappa KSU CVM faculty, former DMP department head and 32 years of service to the college |
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| 2018 | Dr. Harish Minocha KSU CVM faculty, 33 years of service to the college |
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| 2017 | Dr. Kenneth Harkin KSU CVM faculty, 20 years of service to the college |
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| 2016 | Dr. James W. Carpenter KSU CVM Faculty, 27 years of service to the college |
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| 2015 | Dr. Michael W. Dryden DVM, Kansas State University, 1984 |
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| 2014 | Dr. Derek A. Mosier DVM, Kansas State University, 1978 |
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| 2013 | Dr. Polly R. Schoning DVM, Kansas State University, 1964 |
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| 2012 | Dr. Deryl Troyer DVM, Kansas State University, 1972 |
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| 2011 | Dr. Frederick Oehme 1969, KSU CVM Faculty, 46 years of service to the college |
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| 2010 | Dr. Walter Cash 1971, KSU CVM Faculty, 36 years of service to the college |
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| 2009 | Dr. David Hodgson 1968, KSU CVM Faculty |
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| 2008 | Dr. George A. Kennedy KSU CVM Faculty, 33 years of service to the college |
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| 2007 | Dr. Robert M. Phillips 1951 |
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| 2006 | Dr. Howard Erickson 1959 |
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| 2005 | Dr. James R. Coffman Served as dean of the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine from 1984 to 1987 |
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| 2004 | Dr. Robert Taussig KSU CVM Faculty, 18 years of service to the college |
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| 2003 | Dr. Dan W. Upson 1952, 1962, 1969 |
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| 2002 | Dr. Russell A. Frey1952, 1970 | |
| 2001 | Dr. Jerome G. Vestwebber KSU CVM Faculty, 32 years of service to the college |
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| 2000 | Dr. Hugh C. Butler KSU CVM Faculty, 20 years of service to the college |
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| 1999 | Dr. Loyce Derald Jernigan 1945 |
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| 1998 | Dr. Melvin J. Swenson 1943 |
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| 1997 | Dr. David A. Schoneweis 1956 |
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| 1996 | Dr. Frank W. Jordan 1939 |
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| 1995 | Dr. John L. Noordsy 1946, 1962 |
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| 1994 | Dr. Lee T. Railsback 1936, 1937 |
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| 1993 | Dr. James D. Smith 1958 |
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| 1991 | Dr. William J. Winchester 1946 |
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| 1987 | Dr. Earl Ray Walker 1945 |
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| 1986 | Dr. L. Derald Jernigan 1945 |
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| 1985 | Dr. Roy J. Milleret 1944, 1959 |
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| 1985 | Dr. Andrew P. Gray 1953, 1963 |
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