Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is a means to recognize alumni of the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine for outstanding professional and personal achievements. The award consists of an individual plaque and the placement of the honoree’s name on a group plaque in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Eligibility
Any veterinarian who is in possession of the DVM degree from LSU is eligible for the award.
Criteria
Candidates will be recognized for their accomplishments in veterinary medicine, service to LSU Vet Med, and/or contributions to the community through public service.
Consider service to the community, to animals, to people, to the profession and to the intersections between them.
Selection
The Committee will review nominations and vote on the recipient(s). The Committee reserves the right to not select a recipient every year. The Committee will be made up of the Dean, two Associate Deans, and two past Distinguished Alumni.
Nominations for Distinguished Alumnus will be due by October 30 each year.
Presentation will be made at the annual Winter Meeting of the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association during LSU Vet Med alumni reception. Costs of hotel and airfare for the recipient will be covered.
The Distinguished Alumnus will be invited to graduation to be the LSU Vet Med alumni representative.
To nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumnus Award, please submit name and a letter of why they are being nominated. Nominations may be mailed, faxed or emailed.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Graduation Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Dr. Robert Lewis | 1977 |
| 1991 | Drs. Larry McCaskill, Mark Mikelonis, and Jim Floyd | 1981, 1988, and 1981, respectively |
| 1992 | Dr. Allen Roussel | 1977 |
| 2003 | Dr. Mike Strain | 1983 |
| 2004 | Dr. Alfred Stevens | 1979 |
| 2005 | Dr. Gregory Rich | 1985 |
| 2006 | Dr. Mary Boudreaux | 1979 |
| 2007 | Dr. Robert "Bobby" Simmons | 1977 |
| 2008 | Drs. Mary Louise Martin-Klaucke and Debra Sellon | 1982 and 1983, respectively |
| 2009 | Dr. William James | 1980 |
| 2010 | Drs. Sherril Green and J. Trenton McClure | 1985 and 1989, respectively |
| 2011 | Dr. Rick Alleman | 1980 |
| 2012 | Dr. Tom Tully | 1986 |
| 2013 | Dr. Carol Foil | 1978 |
| 2014 | No award given | |
| 2015 | Dr. Egeenee Daniels | 1986 |
| 2016 | Dr. John Dunn | 1997 |
| 2017 | Dr. Kenneth Arceneaux | 1993 |
| 2018 | Dr. George Robinson | 1981 |
| 2019 | Dr. John Kelley | 1984 |
| 2020 | Dr. Steven Gaunt | 1977 |
| 2021 | Dr. David Moore | 1980 |
Contact
Gretchen Morgan, CFRE
Director of Alumni Relations and Student Outreach
225-578-9565