Lincoln Memorial University’s Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU‑CVM) recognized outstanding faculty, staff, and students during its 2026 Awards Day, celebrating excellence in teaching, research, leadership, service, and clinical achievement.
Zoetis Honors
Two prestigious Zoetis awards highlighted this year’s ceremony.
Dr. Ashutosh Verma received the Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award in recognition of exceptional dedication to veterinary education. Dr. Julie Hunt was honored with the Zoetis Award for Research Excellence for her significant contributions to scientific advancement and scholarly excellence.
Student Award Recipients
Anesthesia Proficiency - Kathryn Hall
Equine Medicine & Surgery - Morgan Stevens
One Health - Melissa Curlee
Food Animal Medicine & Surgery - Kathryn Hall
Shelter Medicine - Bailey Cox
Zoo, Wildlife & Conservation Medicine - Andrea Scofield
Small Animal Surgery - Andrew Lorens
Small Animal Medicine - Erin Lintag
Clinical Excellence in Anesthesia - Morgan Stevens
Radiology Proficiency - Samantha Brown
Diagnostic Imaging Excellence - Macie Hothem
Pathology Proficiency - Bailey Boyce
Parasitology Proficiency - Winter Bruggeworth
Clinical Pathology Excellence - Brooke Banner
Microbiology Proficiency - Sloane Boukobza
Pharmacology Proficiency - Jamie Lynskey
Public Health & Preventive Medicine - Katelyn Hagens
Dermatology Proficiency - Caroline Lestitian
Emergency & Critical Care Proficiency - Alice Mason
Research Excellence - Shannon Quinlan
Community Service & Volunteerism - Alyssa Smith
Student Leadership Awards - Alexis Kastigar, Sloane Boukobza, Matthew Irvin, Annika Lagos
Ambassador & Engagement Awards - Cole Boyce, Steven Pullen, Kirsten Langa, Sam Belenchia, Brian Conner
