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Annual AAEP AwardsNominations are now being accepted for AAEP awards. All award nominations must be received in the AAEP office  no later than May 15, 2012. Award winners will be determined by the AAEP Nominating Committee and will then be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. Award recipients will be presented with an award at the AAEP's 58th Annual Convention in Anaheim, California.Awards Lavin Cup The Lavin Cup is named for A. Gary Lavin, VMD, a past president of the AAEP and active supporter of equine welfare issues. This award recognizes a non-veterinary organization or individual that has demonstrated exceptional compassion or developed and enforced rules and guidelines for the welfare of the horse. Click here to download the nomination form. Past Winners 2010 Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) 2009 North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC) 2008 Hanover Shoe Farms 2007 Finger Lakes Thoroughbred Adoption Program 2005 Allan and Kathleen Schwartz (Days End Farm Horse Rescue) 2004 Herb and Ellen Moelis 2003 Professional Rodeo Cowbys Association (PRCA) 2002 Dayton O. Hyde 1999 Tom Dorrance, Trainer 1998 Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, Inc. 1997 American Quarter Horse Association 1996 California Horse Racing Board Distinguished Educator Award To be awarded to an individual (educator, mentor, or CE provider) who by his or her actions and commitment has demonstrated a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners. Nominations are not limited to academicians, but are open to individuals who, through their ability, dedication, character and leadership have played an important role in the educational and career development of others. Click here to download the nomination form. Past Winners 2011 Jill Beech, VMD 2009 John T. Vaughan, DVM & R. Dean Scoggins, DVM 2008 Timothy R. O'Brien, DVM 2007 Howard E. Gill, DVM & James N. Moore, DVM 2006 Thomas J. Divers, DVM 2005 Charles F. Reid, DVM 2004 W. Leon Scrutchfield, DVM & Robert M. Kenney, DVM 2003 Norman W. Rantanen, DVM, PhD, MS, ACVR; A-O/ASIF International Foundation's Veterinary Division & Loren H. Evans, DVM 2002 John Fessler, DVM 2001 Robert Baker, DVM & M.B. Teigland, DVM 2000 Albert Gabel, DVM; Charles Raker, VMD & John D. Wheat, DVM Distinguished Service Award To be awarded to an individual who has provided exemplary service to the AAEP or a similar organization to the benefit of the horse, horse industry or the profession of equine veterinary medicine. This award may be based upon a single achievement or a sustained effort in the form of AAEP committee work, service through other veterinary professional or equine-oriented organizations or employment by the AAEP. Click here to download the nomination form. Past Winners 2009 Scott E. Palmer, VMD & Ms. Sally Baker 2008 Susan L. White, DVM ACVIM 2007 Gary L. Norwood, DVM 2006 Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS; John E. Madigan & Claude A. Ragle, DVM 2005 Thomas R. Lenz, DVM, MS 2004 Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM 2002 Steve Conboy, DVM & J.G. Merriam, DVM 2001 Mr. David L. Foley & Nat T. Messer, IV, DVM 2000 R. Bruce Hollettt, DVM & Mrs. Lucy Kester George Stubbs Award Sage Kester Beyond the Call Award This award is named in honor of its first recipient, the late General Wayne O. "Sage" Kester, DVM, and represents the highest honor bestowed by the AAEP upon a current or former member. The award is presented to an individual who has made significant and long-lasting contributions to equine veterinary medicine and the community. A successful nominee for the Beyond the Call award should not only possess the qualities of a leader with a strong commitment to the health and welfare of the horse, but also impact and improve the lives of others through service above self. Each nominee should have a record of active, meaningful involvement in the American Association of Equine Practitioners and dedicated service to activities that have made their community a better place to live. Click here to download the nomination form. Past Winners 2010 Charles Raker, VMD 1999 G. Marvin Beeman, DVM Distinguished Life Members This distinction recognizes regular or international members who have made outstanding contributions to the association throughout their career. Recipients of this award are chosen by the AAEP Nominating Committee and approved by the AAEP Board of Directors. Past Winners 2011 Doug Corey 2010 Jerry B. Black 2009 C. Wayne McIlwraith & Thomas R. Lenz 2008 Larry R. Bramlage 2007 Robert D. Lewis 2006 Charles D. Vail & J. Clyde Johnson 2002 James L. Voss 2001 Peter F. Haynes 2000 Robert K. Shideler, A. Gary Lavin & James R. Coffman 1999 John T. Vaughan 1997 William "Rex" Hinshaw 1996 Manuel A. "Tommy" Thomas, Jr. 1993 DeWitt Owen, Jr.˜ 1992 Delano L. Proctor, Jr.˜ & Robert W. Copelan 1991 James T. O'Connor, Jr.˜ & G. Marvin Beeman 1989 W. Dan Roberts˜, Edwin A. Churchill˜ & Eugene R. Carroll 1987 Stanley M. Teeter & William M. Romane˜ 1986 Gene M. Bierhaus˜ & Paul E. Hoffman˜ 1985 Frank J. Milne˜ 1984 M.B. Teigland 1983 Wayne O. Kester˜ 1980 Alan H. Edmondson˜ 1976 Charles E. Hagyard˜ 1974 Floyd C. Sager˜ & Paul J. Meginnis˜ 1972 Donald A. Price 1967 Angel C. Pou˜ 1959 Marion L. Scott˜, John G. Hardenburg˜ & Willard F. Guard˜ ˜ deceased |
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