CVM DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

Be a part of this wonderful tradition of recognizing our outstanding alumni by nominating a peer who has made extraordinary contributions. The following awards are conferred annually:

CVM Distinguished Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award

CVM Distinguished Postgraduate Alumni Award

CVM Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Alumni Award

CVM Honorary Alumni Award

CVM Emerging Excellence Alumni Award (New this year!)

REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD NOMINEES

CVM Distinguished Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award

Eligible candidates for the CVM Distinguished Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award must have:

• Received the DVM degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University and be held in high esteem by his or her colleagues
• Excelled in practice, teaching, research, service (local, regional, national, international), and/or organized veterinary medicine

CVM Distinguished Postgraduate Alumni Award

Eligible candidates for the CVM Distinguished Postdoctoral Award must have:

• Received an MS or Ph.D. degree from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. This includes the Online Food Safety Program.
• or Completed an internship or residency training program at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine

CVM Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Alumni Award

Eligible candidates for the CVM Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Award must have:

• Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Nursing (formerly Technology) or a Certificate of Completion in Veterinary Technology from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine (includes the legacy Animal Health Technician Certificate from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources)
• Excelled in practice, teaching, research, service (local, regional, national, international), and/or organized veterinary medicine

CVM Honorary Alumni Award

Eligible candidates for the CVM Honorary Alumni Award must have:

• Excelled in practice, teaching, research, service (local, regional, national, international), and/or organized veterinary medicine

CVM Emerging Excellence Award

Eligible candidates for the CVM Emerging Excellence Award must have:

• Received a degree from any program within the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine within the last 10 years
• Excelled in practice, teaching, research, service (local, regional, national, international), and/or organized veterinary medicine

NOMINATION FORM (Link to PDF - attached)

Download the PDF nomination form and submit nominations to the CVM Alumni Relations Office by mail or email:

alumni@cvm.msu.edu
CVM Alumni Relations
784 Wilson Rd, Room F114
East Lansing, MI 48824

SELECTION AND PRESENTATION

Selection: The CVM Awards Committee reviews the nominations for each award and puts forth recommendations to the CVM Dean, who selects the recipients.

Resubmission: Individuals nominated but not selected may be renominated for two successive years. Nomination materials must be updated and resubmitted.

Presentation: Awards are presented annually in the spring at the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Awards Ceremony.

NOMINATION SUBMISSION

Only complete packages submitted by the deadline will be considered. Complete submission package must include:

• Nomination Form
• Nomination Letter (no longer than 5 pages)
• Resume of Nominee
• Minimum of one Letter of Support

REQUIRED AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

The nomination letter should detail the professional and public contributions, awards, honors, other recognitions, and specific achievements of the nominee.

In addition to the nomination letter, at least one letter of support is required. This can be from a colleague, client, member of the community, etc. Submission packages may also include optional additional letters of recommendation.

Deadline: November 30, 2025