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2026 VMBS Honors & Awards Ceremony


American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology Student Award


Presented to a fourth-year student who shows enthusiasm for and excels in clinical dermatology.

Jamie Sahleberg

Jamie Sahleberg

American Animal Hospital Association Award for Proficiency in Primary Care

Presented to a fourth-year student who shows outstanding clinical proficiency in veterinary primary care.

Jamie Sahleberg

Jamie Sahleberg

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Awards

Presented to fourth-year students who demonstrate a sincere interest in veterinary internal medicine, as well as outstanding clinical expertise.

Bridget Moore

Bridget Moore

Erin Connolly

Erin Connolly

Elisabeth Moore

Elisabeth Moore

American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology Award

Presented to a fourth-year student who exhibits excellence in clinical ophthalmology.

Laurel Bailey

Laurel Bailey

American College of Veterinary Pathologists Award for Excellence in Veterinary Pathology

Presented to a fourth-year student who shows proficiency and interest in pathology.

Alyssa Zubieta

Alyssa Zubieta

Samantha Hicks-Pena

Samantha Hicks-Pena

American College of Veterinary Radiology Student Award

Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates enthusiasm for and understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology.

Victoria Marshall

Victoria Marshall

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Student Proficiency Awards

Given to fourth-year students who demonstrate aptitude and clinical proficiency in large and small animal surgery.

Cierra Cadena

Cierra Cadena

Caroline Knight

Caroline Knight

Arden Kemler Award

Presented to a second-year student who shows exceptional proficiency, interest, and ability in anatomy.

Trevor Warren

Trevor Warren

Award for Proficiency in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care

Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates commitment and proficiency in caring for emergency and critical care patients.

Michaela Stavropoulos

Michaela Stavropoulos

Feline Veterinary Medical Association Award (Formerly known as AAFP)

Recognizes a fourth-year student who demonstrates dedication to the study of feline healthcare and well-being.

Gilbert Ramos

Gilbert Ramos

Fred P. Jaggie Award

Presented to a fourth-year student who excels in veterinary public health and demonstrates a strong interest in the field.

Alexandra Isler

Alexandra Isler

George T. Edds Award

Presented to graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence in the field of toxicology.

Evan Farkas

Evan Farkas

Steve Jackson

Steve Jackson

Olivia Lampe

Olivia Lampe

Gerald Bratton & Charles Hall Clinical Neurology Award

Recognizes a fourth-year student who shows aptitude in the study of clinical neurology and neuroanatomy.

Kortney Lyle

Kortney Lyle

Griffeth-Quick Cardiology Award

Given by Terri & Landis Griffeth and Linda & Mark Quick, in memory of their beloved pets, Abby and Maggie, to recognize a fourth-year student who demonstrates clinical proficiency in small animal cardiology.

Sophie Tippit

Kortney Lyle

John Milliff ’28 Veterinary Student Award

Presented to a third-year student who displays compassionate attributes as characteristics of Dr. Milliff during his many years of teaching.

Jessica Martinez

Kortney Lyle

John Paul Delaplane Award

Presented to a student who demonstrates great interest and understanding of poultry or livestock production, medicine, and disease prevention.

Ian Kirimi Daniel

Ian Kirimi Daniel

Kaytee Avian & Special Species Excellence Award

Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates excellence in companion bird and non-domestic avian medicine, surgery, and management.

Alyssa Hartmann

Alyssa Hartmann

Merck Parasitology Awards

Presented to veterinary students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and enthusiasm for parasitology in small and large production animals.

Daniela Sierra

Daniela Sierra

Caleb Baker

Caleb Baker

North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Student Anesthesia Award

Awarded to a fourth-year student who has demonstrated clinical excellence, aptitude, and interest in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

Dylan Thomas

Dylan Thomas

Outstanding Thesis Masters Student Award

Given to a graduate student who excels in research, academics, and proposal submissions during their graduate studies.

Ainrisq Rifai

Ainrisq Rifai

Outstanding Non-Thesis Masters Student Award

Given to a graduate student who excels in academics, awards, and honors and participates in extracurricular activities during their graduate studies.

Lydia Darbonne

Lydia Darbonne

Outstanding PhD Student Award

Given to a graduate student who excels in research, academics, and proposal submissions during their graduate studies.

Maureen Kelly

Maureen Kelly

Patton W. Burns Award

Given to a third-year student who displays proficiency in the study of physiology and pharmacology.

Caleb Metts

Caleb Metts

Proficiency in Theriogenology Award

Given to a fourth-year student who illustrates proficiency in clinical theriogenology.

Jack Richison

Jack Richison

Schubot Avian Health Director’s Awards

Recognizes an undergraduate, graduate, or veterinary student who is dedicated to avian health research and/or who contributes to the Schubot’s Center’s mission.

Stephen Satchfield

Stephen Satchfield

Michael Lira

Michael Lira

Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Dr. Eve Gerome Memorial Scholarship

Recognizes a DVM student in good standing from a rural county or area.

Alexis Tillett

Alexis Tillett

Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation One Health Scholarship

The TVMA One Health Committee Scholarship shall be used for offsetting educational conference travel and/or tuition expenses accrued by veterinary students at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and/or Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Alexandra Isler

Alexandra Isler

Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Philanthropy Awards (TVMF)

Recognizes a 2nd or 3rd year veterinary student who has been engaged in philanthropic activities and has demonstrated leadership by supporting or starting a charitable program.

Delaney Leibensperger

Delaney Leibensperger

Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Student Research Scholar Awards

Presented to students who demonstrate excellence in research.

Charles Lee

Charles Lee

Kaityln Morales

Kaityln Morales

Veterinary Cancer Society Bob Rosenthal Student Award in Clinical Oncology

Recognizes a fourth-year student who demonstrates proficiency in the care of veterinary oncology patients and aptitude in clinical oncology.

Joshua Kennon

Delaney Leibensperger

VMBS Research Scholar Awards

Presented to veterinary students who demonstrates excellence in research.

Reagan Stephens

Reagan Stephens

Wade Burton & Susan Hopper Veterinary Emergency Team Award

Presented to a fourth-year student who shows exceptional promise and dedication to the field of veterinary emergency medicine.

Michaela Stavropoulos

Michaela Stavropoulos

Walter “Dub” Ruoff Memorial Award

Presented to a fourth-year student who demonstrates dedication, leadership, and service to SAVMA, in honor of Dr. Ruoff who served as a SAVMA advisor for many years.

Zachary Harbers

Zachary Harbers

Winnie Carter Wildlife & Exotic Animal Awards

Presented to fourth-year students who demonstrates outstanding proficiency in zoo, wildlife, and/or exotic animal medicine.

Austin Warren

Austin Warren

Kendall Preece

Kendall Preece