2026 Schubot Directors’ Awards & Kaytee Avian Health Award

The 2026 Schubot Directors’ Awards and the Kaytee Avian Health Award were presented during the VMBS Spring Convocation Ceremony.

The Schubot Directors’ Award recognizes students who have shown outstanding commitment to avian health research, veterinary medicine, and the mission of the Schubot Center for Avian Health.

The 2026 Schubot Directors’ Awards were presented to:

Stephen “Matthew” Satchfield
Undergraduate student in Biomedical Sciences

Michael Lira
DVM student

Dr. Sarah Hamer and Stephen “Matthew” Satchfield
Dr. Sarah Hamer and Michael Lira

The Kaytee Avian Health Award recognizes a veterinary student who has demonstrated a strong interest and excellent work in avian health, including companion bird and special species medicine.

The 2026 Kaytee Avian Health Award was presented to:

Alyssa Hartmann
DVM student

Dr. Sarah Hamer and Alyssa Hartmann
Dr. Sarah Hamer and Alyssa Hartmann

The Schubot Center congratulates these students on their achievements and thanks them for their contributions to the advancement of avian health.