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