Distinguished Service Award Recipients

This award was developed in 2004 to recognize exceptional service to VMAE. Recipients represent initiative, integrity, and commitment in serving the veterinary profession and association colleagues. The award is given to a VMAE member who has been selected by the VMAE President for notable or important contributions made to VMAE.

2024
Rob Hilsenroth, DVM
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians

2023
Randy Wheeler, DVM
Iowa VMA

2022
Susan Blevins
Georgia VMA

2021
Jost am Rhyn
Canadian VMA

Dan Tjornehoj, JD
Minnesota VMA

2020
Deloris Green Gaines
Tennessee VMA

2018
Candace Joy
Washington State VMA

2017
Richard Alampi
New Jersey VMA

2016
Karlene Belyea
Michigan VMA

2015
David Foley
AAEP

2014
Michelle Wagner
Nevada VMA

2013
Doug Raven
Ontario VMA

2012
Charlene Wandzilak
Pennsylvania VMA

2011
Emily Kane
Arizona VMA

2010
Glenn Kolb
Oregon VMA

2009
Lisa Perius, CAE
Indiana VMA

2007
Jack Advent
Ohio VMA

2006
Elbert Hutchins
Texas VMA

2005
Jan Trumpeter
AAHA

2004
Ralph Johnson
Colorado VMA