The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine presents distinguished alumni awards annually at a special awards celebration, which is held as part of the Purdue Veterinary Conference for veterinarians and veterinary nurses each September.
The Distinguished DVM Alumni Award honors our DVM alumni for excellence in the veterinary profession. It dates back to 1978, when the first award was given posthumously to Dr. David Mullis (PU DVM '67). The award was established by the members of the Class of 1967 as a memorial tribute to their classmate. Only a select few of the College's more than 3,000 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine graduates are honored as Distinguished Alumni.
Any veterinarian who has been in possession of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University for more than five years is eligible for the award.
The nominee's contributions to the profession may have been made in any of the following areas of excellence:
The Distinguished Veterinary Nursing Alumni Award honors our Veterinary Nursing Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree alumni for excellence in veterinary nursing.
Any veterinary nurse or veterinary technologist who has been in possession of their Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University for more than five years is eligible for the award.
The nominee's contributions to the profession may have been made in any of the following areas of excellence:
