Distinguished Service Award

Purpose

The distinguished service award is an honor conferred by the College of Veterinary Medicine. The award is presented to acknowledge an individual who through their loyalty, dedication, and special efforts, has positively impacted the College and enhanced the stature, support and success of the College’s programs.

Eligibility

  • Any citizen, alumnus, student, staff, or faculty member is eligible to receive this honor.
  • No person may receive this honor more than once.

Nominations

  • Nominations will be solicited annually by the office of the dean.
  • Nominations may be made by any student, staff or faculty member of the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Nominees should be recommended because of their clear record of positive impact on the College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • All nominations should be accompanied by a letter of support.
  • All nominations will be treated as confidential.

Selection

The selection of the recipient will be made by the Dean of Veterinary Medicine.

The dean may choose to appoint a committee of faculty, staff, and students to screen or review nominations.

Awards

One award will be given annually by the College at a time and place of maximum exposure to the profession and the College community.

The award will consist of a plaque and commendations.

The dean may grant a second award in the case of special circumstances in which he or she believes it to be appropriate.

Presentation of Award
The award is presented at the Heritage Evening during the Annual Conference for Veterinarians by the College of Veterinary Medicine and its Veterinary Medical Alumni Association the first weekend of June.

Year Recipient
Class Year or Title
2018 Dr. Howard Erickson
1959, Emeritus Professor
2017 Dr. Jane Westfall
Emeritus Professor
2016 Dr. Walter C. Cash
Emeritus Professor (posthumous)
2014 Cheri Ubel
Alumni Coordinator
2013 Dr. David S. Hodgson
1968
2009 Dr. Roger Fedde
Emeritus Professor
2009 Linda Johnson
Continuing Education
1996 Neil V. Anderson
Emeritus Faculty/Past Interim Dean
1984 Walter C. Bowie
1947
1982 Earl J. Splitter
1943
1982 William V. Lumb
1943
1980 Frank W. Jordan
1939
1977 Raymond L. Russell
1956
1974 Marvin J. Twiehaus
1936
1973 Merle L. Henrikson
1939
1973 Charles H. Snider
1940
1971 Wilson M. Osteen
1935
1969 Willard H. Eyestone
1941
1967 C. Kenneth Whitehair
1940
1966 Don H. Spangler
1931
1965 Frank B. Young
1919
1964 Norwood H. Casselberry
1939
1963 Edward R. Frank
1924
1963 William R. Pritchard
1946
1963 Louise A. Scherger Lombard
1944
1963 Wade O. Brinker
1939
1961 Lawrence O. Mott
1929
1961 Joseph E. Knappenberger
1935
1961 Forrest L. Hart
1918
1960 Aubrey M. Lee
1922
1959 Theodore S. Williams
1935
1959 Nathan D. Hardwood
1918
1958 Eddell C. Jones
1916
1957 Jay Reynolds
1942
1957 Cecil Elder
1916
1957 Charles W. Bower
1918
1957 Robert L. Anderes
1933
1955 W. Elmer Young
1925
1955 Wayne O. Kester
1931
1955 Carl A. Brandly
1923