The Lincoln Memorial University-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) held its 2025 Pre-Clinical Awards Day Ceremony on May 2, recognizing excellence in veterinary education, research, leadership, and service.
Students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the LMU-CVM community and honor individuals for their dedication and achievement.
Student awards:
Anesthesia Proficiency Award: Bailey Hamilton
Equine Medicine Award: Sonnet Ludwig
One Health Award: Harley Chase
Food Animal Medicine Award: Natalie Trantham
Shelter Medicine Award: Rebecca Randell
Companion Animal Medicine: Casey Chaplin
Companion Animal Surgery: Tyler Kirk
Wildlife and Zoological Medicine: Nicole Mauro
3rd Year Outstanding Volunteer Award: Megan Lanphere
Alliance Animal Rising 4th Year Student: Nathan Schank and Mikayla Elliott
Student Leadership Award: Mary Kabir (CO26), Hannah Michalski (CO27-S), Laurynn Hackett (CO27-B), Brian Connor (CO28-S), Kirsten Langa (CO28-B), Tiffany Morey (CO29-S)
Dean’s Student Leadership Award: Mary Kabir
Student Research Awards: Hannah Bonnema (CO26), Alice Mason (CO27-B), Daryel Escandell (CO27-S), Keely Gray (CO28-S), Samantha Norton (CO28-B)
Rising Star LMU-CVM Ambassador: Macie Hothem and Morgan Fronk
LMU-CVM Excellence in Leadership Ambassador: Anecia Whitehead
LMU-CVM Exceptional Service Ambassador: Rachel Hardin and Samantha Giannantonio
Faculty and staff awards:
Community Service Award: Dr. Crystal LeRoy
Community Affiliate Award: Hubbard Farms
Wellness Award: Rachel Ely
Administrative Staff of the Year: Scarlett Beeler
Technical and Support Staff of the Year: Sarah Rowland
Unsung Hero Award: Bill Terrell
Non-Resident Teacher of the Year: Dr. Elanor Withnall
Teacher of the Year – CO2028: Dr. Ashutosh Verma
Teacher of the Year – CO2027: Dr. Randall Thompson
Teacher of the Year – CO2026: Dr. Susan Rogers-Scarlett
CIVET Award for Excellence in Veterinary Teaching: Dr. Rebecca Pierce
CIVET Award for Excellence in Veterinary Educational Research: Dr. Lynda Miller
Zoetis Distinguished Teacher of the Year: Dr. Randall Thompson
Zoetis Award for Research Excellence: Dr. Paul Wood
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is an integral part of the University’s medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1.800.325.0900, ext. 6600 or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.
