Alumni Recognition
Purpose
The recognition awards are in grateful recognition of the time and effort devoted to advancing the profession of veterinary medicine and for being an exemplary role model for future alumni of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University in a professional and community setting.
Alumni Recognition Awards were instituted by the College of Veterinary Medicine's Veterinary Medical Alumni Association at Kansas State University in 2001.
Selection
The recipients are 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 the College of Veterinary Medicine which includes the VMAA President or his/her designated representative.
Presentation
Recognition awards are presented at each of several major conferences or meetings the college participates in annually. Awardees are chosen and presented awards at the K-State alumni reception in conjunction with a conference or meeting that best represents their life's work and/or community involvement.
American Association of Bovine Practitioners
American Association of Equine Practitioners
American Veterinary Medical Association
Fetch dvm360 (formerly Central Veterinary Conference)
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
Veterinary Meeting & Expo — VMX (formerly North American Veterinary Conference)
Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association
Western Veterinary Conference
See the following pages for the Alumni Fellow, ER Frank, Distinguished Alumnus and Outstanding Young Alumnus awards.
American Association of Bovine Practitioners | |||||||
2023 | Dr. Wilfred Schuler, 1987 | ||||||
2016 | Dr. Susan Keller, 1985 | ||||||
2015 | Dr. Mike Apley, 1987 | ||||||
2014 | Dr. Alvin Edwards, 1959 Dr. Tom Edwards, 1995 |
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American Association of Equine Practitioners | |||||||
2023 |
Dr. Charles Boreson, 1973 | ||||||
2016 |
Dr. K. Leann Kuebelbeck, 1991 | ||||||
2015 | Dr. Brad Jackman, 1987 | ||||||
2014 | Dr. Larry Bramlage, 1975 | ||||||
2013 | Dr. Richard Bowman, 1975 | ||||||
2012 | Dr. Scott Hay, 1988 | ||||||
2011 | Dr. Steven Slusher, 1970 | ||||||
2010 | Dr. Terry L. Blanchard, 1976 | ||||||
2009 | Dr. Charles D. Heinze, 1953 | ||||||
2008 | Dr. William "Billy" Bergin, 1967 | ||||||
2007 | Dr. Norman Umphenour, 1962 | ||||||
2006 | Dr. Manuel Thomas, 1966 | ||||||
2005 | Dr. Joseph G. Merriam, 1969 | ||||||
2004 | Dr. Dallas O. Goble, 1969 | ||||||
2003 | Dr. James Smith, 1958 | ||||||
2002 | Dr. James R. Coffman, 1962 | ||||||
2001 | Dr. Justin B. Janssen, 1972 | ||||||
2000 | Dr. Paul A. Ryding, 1965 | ||||||
American Veterinary Medical Association | |||||||
2022 | Dr. Luis Montaner, 1989 | ||||||
2021 | Dr. Molly McCue, 2000 | ||||||
2019 | Dr. Niall Finnegan, 1979 | ||||||
2018 | Brig. Gen. Erik H. Torring III, 1989 | ||||||
2017 | Dr. Russell Hardin, 1946 | ||||||
2016 | Dr. Linda K. Johnson, 1983 | ||||||
2015 | Dr. Michael J. Gilsdorf, 1974 | ||||||
2013 | Dr. Raymond F. Sis, 1957 | ||||||
2012 | Dr. David S. Rolfe, 1986 | ||||||
2011 | Dr. Carla L. Carleton, 1977 | ||||||
2010 | Dr. John Barnes, 1970 | ||||||
2009 | Dr. Terry Wollen, 1972 | ||||||
2008 |
Dr. Arnold S. “Rosy” Rosenwald, 1936 Col. Cliff Walker, DVM, 1982 |
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2007 | Dr. Dale F. Schwindaman, 1953 | ||||||
2005 |
Dr. Alfred Nelson Poindexter Jr., 1945 Dr. Dale K. Sorensen, 1946 |
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2004 |
Dr. Janver Krehbiel, 1962 Dr. Gordon L. Coppoc, 1963 |
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2003 | Dr. Marion T. Szatalowicz, 1951 Dr. F.T. Satalowich, 1961 Dr. Philip Carter, 1926 |
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2002 |
Dr. Michael L. Whitehair, 1974 Dr. Jack L. Anderson, 1965 |
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2001 | Dr. Martha Dunn O'Rourke, 1966 Dr. Gregory S. Hammer, 1973 |
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Fetch dvm360 Conference (formerly Central Veterinary Conference) | |||||||
2024 | Dr. Ralph Richardson, 1970 | ||||||
2022 | Dr. Eric Hess, 2002 | ||||||
2021 | Dr. James Kenyon, 1975 | ||||||
2019 | Dr. John Voegeli, 1980 | ||||||
2018 | Dr. Pete Sherlock, 1980 | ||||||
2017 | Dr. Kate Perkins, 1993 | ||||||
2016 | Drs. Judy and Randall Norton, 1989 | ||||||
2015 |
Dr. Vern Otte, 1975 Dr. Billy Joe La Rue, 1956 |
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2014 | Dr. Jay Hedrick, 1972 | ||||||
2013 |
Dr. William C. Skaer, 1969 Dr. Christen Skaer, 1999 |
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2012 | Dr. Michael Moore, 1968 | ||||||
2011 | Dr. Richard Knewtson, 1968 | ||||||
2010 | Dr. Kenneth Burton, 1981 | ||||||
2009 | Dr. Martin Langhofer, 1975 | ||||||
2008 | Dr. Jerry Jaax, 1972 | ||||||
2007 | Dr. Robert G. Gillespie, 1961 | ||||||
2006 | Dr. James Hall, 1983 | ||||||
2005 |
Dr. Sam Graham, 1959 Dr. Marvin Samuelson, 1956 |
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2004 |
Dr. Harry Berrier, 1945 Dr. Lawrence Morehouse, 1952 |
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2003 | Dr. Richard E. Webber, 1965 | ||||||
2002 | The Bradley Family - Veterinarians in family are: | ||||||
Dr. William F. "Bill" Bradley, 1953 | |||||||
Dr. Wayne D. Bradley, 1956 |
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Dr. Roger A. Bradley, 1980 |
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Dr. John S. Bradley, 1987 |
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2001 | Dr. John H. Teeter, 1981 | ||||||
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association | |||||||
2007 | Dr. Donald Jackson, 1951 | ||||||
2006 | Frey Family | ||||||
First Generation | |||||||
Dr. Jesse Frey, 1914 |
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Second Generation | |||||||
Dr. Russ Frey, 1952 Jesse’s nephew, deceased 2003 |
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Dr. Merwin Frey, 1956 |
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Dr. Martin Frey, 1956 |
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Dr. William Griffing, 1944 |
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Dr. Robert Hentzler, 1943 |
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2005 | Mosier Family | ||||||
First Generation | |||||||
Dr. Jake Mosier, 1945 |
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Dr. Ross Mosier, 1952 | |||||||
Dr. Larry Mosier, 1960 | |||||||
Dr. Donald Mosier, 1962 | |||||||
Dr. Steve Mosier, 1966 | |||||||
Second Generation | |||||||
Dr. Derek Mosier, 1978 | |||||||
Dr. Kelly Mosier, 1982 | |||||||
Dr. Brad Fansher, 1983 | |||||||
Dr. Melissa Schilling |
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2004 | Knappenberger Family - Veterinarians in family are: | ||||||
Dr. Joseph Knappenberger, 1935 |
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Dr. Jack Knappenberger, 1939 |
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Dr. Tom Knappenberger, 1962 |
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Dr. Todd Knappenberger, 1999 |
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Dr. Elise Knappenberger |
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2003 | The Henrikson Family - Veterinarians in family are: | ||||||
Dr. Merle Henrikson, 1939 |
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Dr. Keith D. Henrikson, 1943 |
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Dr. Duane M. Henrikson, 1967 |
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Dr. Gerald W. Henrikson, 1972 |
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Dr. Todd D. Henrikson, 1998 |
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Dr. Sarah L. Henrikson, 2003 |
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2002 | The Liebl Family - Veterinarians in family are: | ||||||
Dr. Elwyn A. Liebl, 1951 | |||||||
Dr. Barbara L. Wensel, 1977 |
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Dr. Stephen A. Liebl, 1981 |
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Dr. Thomas G. Liebl, 1985 |
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2001 | The Wempe Family - Veterinarians in family are: | ||||||
Dr. Albert F. Wempe |
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Dr. Joseph C. Luckeroth |
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Dr. Lillis R. Wempe, 1935 |
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Dr. William W. Wempe, 1942 |
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Dr. Leo R. Wempe, 1944 |
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Dr. Louis A. Wempe, 1949 |
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Dr. Charles W. Wempe, 1949 |
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Dr. Norman C. Luckeroth, 1954 |
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Dr. Robert M. Wempe |
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Dr. Michael W. Wempe |
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Dr. John M. Wempe, 1980 |
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Dr. James M. Wempe |
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Dr. David J. Wempe and wife Stacy |
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Veterinary Meeting & Expo — VMX (formerly North American Veterinary Conference) | |||||||
2024 | Dr. Matthew Edson, 1999 | ||||||
2023 | Dr. Walter Colon, 1967 | ||||||
2020 | Dr. Osmundo Castilla, 1966 | ||||||
2019 | Drs. Timothy and Paula Ulrich, 1990 and 1992 | ||||||
2018 | Dr. George Looby, 1958 | ||||||
2017 | Dr. Jean Sonnefield, 2000 | ||||||
2016 | Dr. Sondra Brown, 1993 | ||||||
2015 |
Dr. Sam Rivera, 1996 Dr. Lawrence Pultz, 1973 |
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2014 | Dr. Robert Ridgway, 1971 | ||||||
2013 | Dr. Bill McBeth, 1981 | ||||||
2012 | Dr. George Saperstein, 1978 | ||||||
2011 | Dr. Tom Purinton, 1965 | ||||||
2010 | Dr. Phil D. Lukert, 1960 | ||||||
2009 | Dr. David E. Granstrom, 1978 | ||||||
2008 | Dr. Mark P. Nasisse, 1978 | ||||||
2007 | Dr. Glen Hurley, 1953 | ||||||
2006 | Dr. Ronald Keene, 1965 | ||||||
2005 | Dr. Steven Hodes, 1979 | ||||||
2004 | Dr. Jane E. Brunt, 1980 | ||||||
2003 | Dr. Steven F. Swaim, 1965 | ||||||
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Dr. Mark N. Skeels, 1986 Dr. John W. Harvey, 1970 |
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Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association | |||||||
2022 | Dr. David L. Biehl, 1976 | ||||||
2016 | Dr. David A. Swerczek, 1969 | ||||||
2015 | Dr. Douglas Schwenka, 1988 | ||||||
2014 | Dr. Melissa Girard-Lemons, 1999 | ||||||
2013 | Dr. Megan M. Ehlers, 1999 | ||||||
2012 | Dr. William Rishel, 1973 | ||||||
2011 | Dr. Jack Anderson, 1965 | ||||||
2010 | Dr. David M. Ylander, 1983 | ||||||
2009 |
Dr. Overton E. “Doc” Hundley, 1952 Dr. Randall E. Pedersen, 1965 |
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2008 |
Dr. James West Carlson, 1959 Dr. Steven Wright, 1974 |
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2007 | Dr. Kenneth Thompson, 1965 | ||||||
2006 |
Dr. Alexander Hogg, 1950 Dr. Ordella Geisler, 1947 |
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2005 | Dr. James Boyd, 1957 Dr. Merton Dierks, 1961 |
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2004 |
Dr. Harold N. Lange, 1961 Dr. Norman R. Schneider, 1968 |
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2003 | The Gigstad Family - Veterinarians in family are: | ||||||
Dr. Alfred O. Gigstad, 1954 |
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Dr. Dale C. Gigstad, 1955 | |||||||
Dr. Alfred O. Gigstad III, 1976 |
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Dr. James F. Gigstad,1993 |
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Western Veterinary Conference | |||||||
2024 | Dr. Adam Ruskin, 1990 | ||||||
2023 | Dr. Roger Knighton, 1984 | ||||||
2022 | Dr. H. Alan Hallman, 1985 | ||||||
2021 | Dr. J. David Wheat, 1980 | ||||||
2019 | Dr. Lowell Novy, 1960 | ||||||
2018 | Dr. Keith Roehr, 1981 | ||||||
2017 | Dr. Marshall E. Scott, 1978 | ||||||
2016 |
Dr. Ross Mosier, 1952 |
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2015 | Dr. Dennis "Denny" E. Hausmann 1971 | ||||||
2014 |
Dr. Leonard A. Sigdestad, 1967 Dr. Jerry Doornbos,1962 |
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2013 | Dr. James E. Dale, 1967 | ||||||
2012 | Dr. Norman Meriweather, 1955 | ||||||
2011 | Dr. William G. Kvasnicka, 1956 | ||||||
2010 | Dr. Larry Dresher, 1967 | ||||||
2009 | Dr. Dale Kinyoun, 1951 | ||||||
2008 | Dr. Robert Playter, 1961 | ||||||
2007 | Dr. Kenneth Capron, 1965 | ||||||
2006 |
Dr. Terrence F. McElwain, 1980 Dr. Marion Hammarlund, 1953 |
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2005 |
Dr. Dean A. Rice, 1974 Dr. Joseph E. Landholm, 1956 |
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2004 | Dr. Robert B. Miller, 1955 | ||||||
2003 |
Dr. W. Bruce Wren, 1968 |
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2002 |
Dr. Ross D. Clark, 1963 Dr. Michael T. Cavanaugh, 1983 |
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2001 |
Dr. W. Michael Simon, 1982 Dr. Mark S. Iodence, 1984 |
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Annual Conference for Veterinarians | |||||||
2003 | K-State Veterinarians recognized for their military and Government service: | ||||||
Dr. Jerry P. Jaax, 1972 | |||||||
Dr. Nancy K. Jaax, 1973 | |||||||
Dr. David R. Franz, 1970 | |||||||
Dr. William L. Brown, 1971 | |||||||
Dr. Vern E. Otte, 1975 | |||||||
Dr. Alan H. Brightman, II, 1974 | |||||||
Dr. Thomas G. Ksiazek, 1970 |