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The purpose of this award is to recognize the veterinarian who has rendered outstanding service to the profession, has served as an outstanding representative of our profession to the general public, and whose activities, civic involvement, and lifestyle exemplify the type of professional person that all veterinarians can be proud of. This person should demonstrate a sincere concern for the image and advancement of the profession and should have demonstrated a dedication to a lifetime of learning. This person should have been willing to represent the profession honestly and well to young people considering veterinary medicine as a career choice. It will not be mandatory that this award be given each year, but that the award will be limited to one and only one individual during any one year.
2019
Timothy Hanosh, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2015
Teri Wheeler, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2014
Barb McGuire, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2012
Manuel Garcia, DVM
Farmington, NM
2011
Emily Walker, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2010
Sandra Whaley, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2009
Ulysses McElyea, Jr., DVM
Las Cruces, NM
2008
T. Murt Byrne, DVM
Santa Fe, NM
2007
Paul Malin, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2006
Ted Price, DVM
Santa Fe, NM
2005
Peter Schwarz, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
2004
Terry Jantzen, DVM
Las Vegas, NM
2003
Lawrence D. Young, DVM
Artesia, NM
2002
Linda Locklar, DVM
Silver City, NM
2001
Nancy Soules, DVM
Las Cruces, NM
2000
Mary Berry, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
1999
James Thilstead, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
1997
Roy Stewart, DVM
Belen, NM
1996
Gene Whitehorn, DVM
1995
Louie Clark, DVM
1994
Mike Alber, DVM
Roswell, NM
1993
Frank Coons, DVM
1992
Tim McKenna, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
1991
O. J. Rollag, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
1989
Dick Peterson, DVM
1988
Willilam Heite, DVM
Silver City, NM
1987
John Howard, DVM
1986
John Kuitu, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
1984
Michael Riegger, DVM
Albuquerque, NM
1981
Charles Webster, DVM
Roswell, NM
1979
Jack Kirk, DVM
1977
James McCahon, DVM
1976
Lloyd Skow, DVM
1974
Ed Kraus, DVM
1973
Gail Beaubian, DVM
1972
Robert Pyles, DVM