Annual CVM Awards Ceremony Celebrates Faculty and Staff Excellence

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine community gathered to honor its staff and faculty members Monday afternoon and to celebrate and announce notable awards. During the annual Employee Awards Ceremony, leaders recognized employees who won external awards throughout the academic year, bestowed the college’s own annual awards and celebrated dozens of staff members’ years of service milestones.

“We could not do this without every single one of you, even though we sometimes have an opportunity to recognize individuals who may stand out in a particular area of their career or their program here,” said Dr. Kate Meurs, the Randall B. Terry Jr. dean of the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. “Please know how critical all of you are, how important it is that we have you to make this one incredible community.”

This Year’s Honorees

Zoetis Research Award

Awarded to a faculty member who has exhibited outstanding research effort and productivity.

Recipient: Dr. Michael Nolan

The CVM Outstanding Collaboration Award

Awarded to groups that positively contribute to the mission of the CVM through a collaborative effort. The results of these activities could be in any realm of the college’s mission, including continuing education, public service, teaching or research.

Recipient: Perfect Pet and Sim Lab (Kim Knapp, Danielle Provost, Alyssa Hartzheim, John Ladner, Gail Druley, Kate Fiebrandt, Cathryn Hubbard)

The Ruth L. and Ned E. Huffman Leadership Award

Awarded to faculty or staff members who exemplify the qualities of leadership, vision and achievement that Mr. Huffman values.

Recipient: Lauren Schnabel

The Linda Manning Memorial Award for Veterinary Technicians 

Awarded to two veterinary technicians who display patience and compassion for animals through their care, provide exceptional patient care and treatment, anticipate the needs of the patients and veterinarians they work with, and encompass honesty and integrity.

Recipients: Meagan Smith and Brooke Bush

The CVM Living Our Values Community Spirit Awards 

Awarded to individuals who positively demonstrate or model at least one of the CVM Core Values of community, innovation and passion in their work.

Recipients: Melissa Hamman, Laura Neumann, Katie Rice and Loni Tew

The Outstanding Early Career Faculty Achievement Award

Awarded to early-stage faculty who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in education, research, clinical service or leadership and have significantly contributed to driving forward the mission of the CVM.

Recipient: Dr. Lisa Gamsjäger

The Faculty Award for Educational Excellence 

Awarded to educators who have demonstrated exemplary educational skills in classrooms, labs, workshops, selectives, continuing education or mentoring.

Recipient: Dr. Amy Stewart

The Gail Druley Award for Non-Faculty Educators 

Awarded to members or teams of the staff, administration, house officers or students who have demonstrated exemplary educational skills in classrooms, clinics, research and graduate development, continuing education or mentoring.

Recipient: Stefanie LaJeutt

Awards for Excellence

Awarded by NC State University to non-faculty employees in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and contributions.

Recipients: Zachary Hines, Kate Fiebrandt, Amy Merritt, Samantha Lara-Pennella and Rebecca (Becky) Owens

University Faculty Scholars

Awarded by NC State University to faculty members for outstanding academic achievements and teaching, service and scholarship contributions.

Recipients: Dr. Kelly Meiklejohn and Dr. Yogesh Saini

Faculty NC State University Awards

• Dr.  Christophe Guilluy, Goodnight Early Career Innovator Awards
• Dr. Ravi Kulkarni, Goodnight Early Career Innovator Awards
• Dr. Brian Gilger, Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal
• Dr. Devorah Stowe, Outstanding Teaching Award

Faculty External Awards

• Dr. Joshua Stern, AVMA Career Achievement in Feline Research Award
• Dr. Samuel Jones, University of Tennessee Knoxville Distinguished Alumni Award
• Jeannie Losey, Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians Mentoring Award
• Dr. Ravi Kulkarni, American Association of Avian Pathologists New Investigator Award
• Dr. Rocio Crespo, American Association of Avian Pathologists Excellence in Mentorship Award
• Dr. Gregory Lewbart, Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Veterinary Excellence Award
• Dr. Lysa Posner, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia President’s Award 
• Dr. Katie Sheats, American Association of Equine Practitioners Distinguished Educator Award
• Dr. Oscar Fletcher, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Billy E. Hooper Award for Distinguished Service
• Dr. Caroline Mckinney-Aguirre, EQUUS Foundation Research Award
• Dr. David Dorman, Society of Toxicology Arnold J. Lehman Award