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Annual AAEP Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for AAEP awards. All award nominations must be received in

the AAEP office no later than May 17, 2010 . [Nominations will be accepted from AAEP members, constituent organizations and members of the equine community.]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 Annual Convention.

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:

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:

2000 Albert Gabel, DVM

2000 Charles Raker, VMD

2000 John D. Wheat, DVM

2001 Robert Baker, DVM

2001 M.B. Teigland, DVM

2002 John Fessler, DVM

2003 Norman W. Rantanen, DVM, PhD, MS, ACVR

2003 A-O/ASIF International Foundation's Veterinary Division

2003 Loren H. Evans, DVM

2004 W. Leon Scrutchfield, DVM

2004 Robert M. Kenney, DVM

2005 Charles F. Reid, DVM

2006 Thomas J. Divers, DVM

2007 James N. Moore, DVM

2007 Howard E. Gill, DVM

2008 Timothy R. O'Brien, DVM

2009 R. Dean Scoggins, DVM

2009 John T. Vaughan, 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:

2000 R. Bruce Hollettt, DVM

2000 Mrs. Lucy Kester

2001 Mr. David L. Foley

2001 Nat T. Messer, IV, DVM

2002 Steve Conboy, DVM

2002 J.G. Merriam, DVM

2004 Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM

2005 Thomas R. Lenz, DVM, MS

2006 Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS

2006 John E. Madigan, DVM

2006 Claude A. Ragle, DVM

2007 Gary L. Norwood, DVM

2008 Susan L. White, DVM ACVIM

2009 Scott E. Palmer, VMD

2009 Ms. Sally Baker

George Stubbs Award

The George Stubbs Award recognizes the contributions made to equine veterinary medicine byindividuals other than veterinarians. The award is named for George Stubbs, the artist and teacher who played a vital role in veterinary education. Individuals eligible for this award are those persons who have not received a degree in medicine and do not practice veterinary medicine. However, the individual must have been directly responsible for performing an act or acts to benefit equine veterinary medicine in any or all of the following areas: leadership, public service, volunteer service, research findings, product development, public policy development, animal advocacy or humane education. Click here to download the nomination form.

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.

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