Nine leaders in veterinary medicine will be honored today during the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) presidents installation luncheon at the AVMAs annual convention currently ongoing in Honolulu.
The awards and recipients are as follows:
The Animal Welfare Award recipient is John E. Madigan, DVM, MS, DACVIM, of Woodland, Calif. The award recognizes an AVMA member for efforts to advance animal well-being, dedication to animal care and contributions to the community and society. The recipient receives a Lucite sculpture.
The 2006 Charles River Prize goes to William Steven Stokes, DVM, DACLAM, of Apex, N.C. The Charles River Prize recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of laboratory animal medicine and science. The recipient receives a plaque and $2,500.
The 2006 Lifetime Excellence in Research Award: Janice Margaret Miller, DVM, MS, Ph.D., ACVP, of Ankeny, Iowa. The award recognizes lifetime achievement in veterinary medical research. Recipient receives a plaque and $5,000.
The 2006 Practitioner Research Award: Robyn Elmslie, DVM, DACVIM, of Englewood, Colo. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in veterinary medical research by a practicing veterinarian. Recipient receives a Tiffany crystal sculpture and $500.
The 2006 AVMA Public Service Award: James A. Roth, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, of Ames, Iowa. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to public health and regulatory veterinary medicine. Recipients receive a Tiffany crystal sculpture and $500.
The 2006 Student AVMA Teaching Excellence Award Basic Science: Marion Ehrich, RPh, MS, Ph.D., DABT, FATS, of Blacksburg, Va. The basic science award recognizes excellence, innovation and enthusiasm in the field of basic veterinary science and education. Recipient receives an etched-glass award and $250.
The 2006 Student AVMA Teaching Excellence Award Clinical Sciences: Kevin D Pelzer, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM, of Blacksburg, Va. The clinical sciences award recognizes excellence, innovation and enthusiasm in the field of clinical veterinary science and education. Recipient receives an etched-glass award and $250.
The 2006 XII International Veterinary Congress Prize: David M. Sherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM, of Newton, Mass. The XII International Veterinary Congress Prize recognizes outstanding contributions to international understanding of veterinary medicine. Recipients receive a Tiffany crystal sculpture and $500.
The 2006 Karl F. Meyer-James H. Steele Gold Head Cane Award: Marguerite Pappaioanou, DVM, MS, Ph.D., DACVPM, of Minneapolis. The award recognizes and honors the achievements of an individual concerned with animal health that have significantly advanced human health through the practice of veterinary epidemiology and public health. Recipients receive a gold-head cane and $1,500.
Posted: July 18, 2006, 5:00 a.m. EST