Awards

The VMAA presents Alumni Recognition Awards at five professional conferences each year, plus special recognition awards at other conferences/events. In addition to these, there are three awards given at the Annual Conference for Veterinarians in June during the Alumni Brunch:

Nominations are solicited and compiled for selection by the VMAA Executive Board.

Please send us your award nominations

Who do you think is deserving of an alumni association award? We want your input. Nominate an alumnus or alumna you hold in high esteem.

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Recent Alumni Award Honorees

Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder

Dr. Ben and Erin Schroeder, DVM 2002 and 2004
2025 NVMA Alumni Recognition Award

Drs. Ben and Erin Schroeder

Dr. Copper Aitken-Palmer, DVM 2003
2025 VMX Alumni Recognition Award

Dr. Maureen Sutter

Dr. Maureen Sutter, DVM 2007
2024 AAEP Alumni Recognition Award

Dr. Lynn Stucky

Dr. Lynn Stucky, DVM 1983
2024 AVMA Alumni Recogniton Award (postponed till 9/13)

Dr. Ken Odde

Dr. Ken Odde, DVM 1982
2024 AABP Alumni Recogniton Award

Dr. Ralph Richardson

Dr. Ralph Richardson, DVM 1970
2024 Fetch dvm 360 Alumni Recogniton Award

Dr. Steve Hodes

Dr. Steve Hodes, DVM 1979
2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award

Dr. Megan Ehlers

Dr. Megan Ehlers, DVM 1999
2024 Distinguished Alumnus Award

Dr. Shawna Hawkins

Dr. Shawna Hawkins, DVM 2016
2024 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Dr. Rose McMurphy

Dr. Rose McMurphy
2024 ER Frank Award

Dr. Howard Erickson

Dr. Howard Erickson, DVM 1959
2024 Alumni Fellow

Dr. Adam Ruskin
Dr. Adam Ruskin, DVM 1990
2024 WVC Alumni Recognition Award