College Recognition Awards

Distinguished Veterinary Alumnus Awards

For Excellence in Practice and Excellence in Research and Teaching

Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2010

Eligibility

Any veterinarian who has been in possession of a DVM degree from Washington State University for more than five years is eligible for nomination in either of the following two categories:

• Excellence in Practice in any of the following areas: clinical, diagnostic, military, public health, regulatory, or other.
• Excellence in Teaching and Research: Nominee's contributions to the profession may have been made in either or both of the following areas: Excellence in Teaching and/or Excellence in Research.

The Awards

The awards consist of a plaque that will be presented during the College of Veterinary Medicine Celebration of Excellence awards banquet. In addition, each recipient will have his/her name added to a plaque in Bustad Hall.

Nomination Process

1. Please complete the nomination form below.
2. Arrange for two additional recommendation letters to be sent from others in support of this nomination.
3. Additional sheets and supportive documents can also be attached.
   (The more information you can provide, the better the chances are for your candidate.)

Nomination  form can be completed online and then printed, or the form may be printed blank and completed by hand.

 

Nominator

First Name
Last Name
Street Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Telephone
E-mail
Date of Nomination

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Nomination Category

  Practice Teaching & Research

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Nominee

First Name
Last Name
Street Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Telephone
E-mail
Year of Graduation

1. Employment History (please also attach nominee's current curriculum vitae)

2. Personal History: Spouse's name (living or deceased?), children's names, hobbies

3. Membership in community organizations. (Name of organizations and history of involvement.)

4. Membership in professional organizations. (Name of organizations and history of involvement.)

5. How long have you known the nominee?

6. What is your relationship with the nominee?

7. How has this nominee changed your life or the lives of others?

8. What challenges has this nominee faced and overcome that have inspired others?

9. What are some of the nominee's special goals?

10. What are the nominee's priorities in life?

11. Name five (5) outstanding contributions to veterinary practice or teaching and research (according to nomination category).

For example: Awards received; special recognition by peer groups (professional or non-professional); demonstration of commitment to continuing education

12. How have these contributions changed veterinary medicine for the better?

13. Other information you would like to share about the nominee?

Please mail, or fax this form by February 1 for the 2010 nomination to:

Julie Smith, Principal Assistant to the Dean
PO Box 647010
College of Veterinary Medicine
Washington State University
Pullman WA 99164-7010

Telephone: 509-335-3064
FAX: 509-335-0160

Email: jksmith@vetmed.wsu.edu