The “Distinguished Achievement” award is presented to an individual or group of individuals in recognition of a singular outstanding achievement in veterinary medicine, public service, or other field of endeavor which reflects honor on the veterinary profession. Neither the individual or group of individuals have to be a veterinarian. However, any individual who is a veterinarian and receives this award must be a WSVMA member.
2023 Dr. Melanie Bowden
2021 Dr. Sarah Mantovani
2020 Dr. Ron Wohrle
2019 Dr. Bryan Slinker
2014 Dr. Suzanne Kurtz
2013 Dr. Cathy Tucker
2012 Dr. Terry Brown
2011 Dr. William Yakely
2010 Dr. James Evermann
2008 Dr. Richard M. DeBowes
2007 Dr. Kathy Haigh
2006 Dr. Clive Gay
2005 Ms. Sue Meinzinger
2004 Dr. Christine Wilford
1999 Dr. Terry F. McElwain
1998 Dr. Shawn L. Skidmore
1998 Dr. Randy W. Tedrow
1998 Dr. Lynn M. Kingsley
1998 Dr. Jayne E. Jensen
1998 Dr. Charles R. Root
1996 Dr. Randy G. Hein
1995 Dr. William F. Harris
1994 Dr. Bernard Pinckney
1993 Dr. Harmon Rogers
1992 Dr. Timothy Bauer
1991 Dr. Michael J. Desrosier
1990 Dr. Charles R. Root
1989 Dr. Jerold D. Gemar
1987 Dr. Charles W. Doney
1986 Dr. Robert W. Otto
1984 Dr. Leo K. Bustad
1982 Dr. Don H. Spangler
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Veterinary Medical Association
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