Each spring, the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine celebrates its community by honoring alumni, staff, and faculty with annual awards recognizing achievements and service. The ceremony also recognizes awards received externally during the year.
The 2026 recipients are listed below.
Alumni Awards
Distinguished Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Award
Ann Duncan, DVM
Debra F. Horwitz, DVM, DACVB
Distinguished Postgraduate Alumni Award
Ebony T. Gilbreath, DVM, PhD, DACVP
Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Alumni Award
Susan M. Stejskal, LVT, PhD, DABT
Honorary Alumni Award
Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, DACVS
Emerging Excellence Alumni Award
Tyler Williams, MS
College of Veterinary Medicine Awards
Excellence in Veterinary Nursing Award
Danielle Woodbury, LVT
Excellence in Clinical Service Award
Alison Masyr, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Excellence in Diagnostic Service Award
Marion Bushey, MLS (ASCP)
Excellence in Diagnostic Service Award
Kent R. Refsal, DVM, MS, PhD
Unsung Hero Award
Julia Stickle, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVP
Krehbiel Distinguished Staff Award
Denise A. Fullhart
Access, Inclusivity, and Community Award
Sarah K. Machniak, LVT
(and her chelonoid colleague, Lady Rosalyn of Tortuga)
Zoetis Teaching Award
Jennifer Thomas, DVM, PhD, DACVP
A recording of the ceremony that took place on April 23, 2026 can be found here.