Outstanding Young Alumnus
Purpose
To recognize a recent graduate who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession, and / or their community, state or nation.
Eligibility
- Graduate of KSU Veterinary College 10 years or less;
- Member of the KSU CVM VMAA;
- Current Executive Board members of the VMAA are ineligible;
Criteria for Selection
- Exhibit outstanding contributions to veterinary medicine;
- Demonstrate leadership in the veterinary profession;
- Active in their local community: civic, local/state government, church, etc;
- Humanitarian services and contributions to society and the profession rather than material success alone;
Presentation of Award
Award to be presented at the Annual Conference for Veterinarians at the Alumni Brunch.
| Outstanding Young Alumnus Award | ||
| 2024 | Dr. Shawna Hawkins, 2016 | |
| 2023 | Dr. Tera Barnhardt, 2014 | |
| 2022 | Dr. Ty Brunswig, 2014 | |
| 2021 | Dr. J. Trent Fox, 2010 | |
| 2019 | Dr. Cameon Ohmes, 2009 | |
| 2018 | Dr. Kathleen Ritzmann, 2008 | |
| 2017 | Dr. Chris Payton, 2007 | |
| 2016 | Dr. Taylor Truitt, 2006 | |
| 2015 | Dr. Sara Beth Mullaney, 2005 | |
| 2014 | Dr. Thomas Furman, 2004 | |
| 2013 | Dr. Copper Aitken-Palmer, 2003 | |
| 2012 | Dr. Cliff Mitchell, 2002 | |