The Lincoln Memorial University- Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine (LMU-CVM) hosted its 2024 Pre-Clinical Awards Day Ceremony on April 19, honoring outstanding achievements in veterinary education, leadership, and service.
Students, faculty, and staff came together for an evening of recognition and celebration, acknowledging the hard work and dedication that characterizes the LMU-CVM community.
Student Awards:
Anesthesia Proficiency: Paige Gilmore
Anesthesia & Analgesia: Christopher Larson
Equine Medicine: Ryan Lurch
One Health: Kayla Medlin
Food Animal Medicine: Heather Worlein
Shelter Medicine: Ashley Tinsley, Natalie Morelli
Companion Animal Medicine: Caroline Appel
Companion Animal Surgery: Morgan Vukicevich
Wildlife and Zoological Medicine: Wade Shipley
Student Leadership: Jessica Kelly (CO25), Mary Kabir (CO26), Hannah Michalski (CO27-S), Alice Mason (CO27-B), Hannah Mullins (CO28-S)
Student Research: Nathan Schank (1st Year), Hannah Bonnema (2nd Year), Kayla Medlin (3rd Year)
Outstanding Volunteer Award: Sarah Lambert
Dean's Student Leadership Award: Tara Fellows Barron, Anecia Whitehead, Dena Rossi
Rising Star LMU-CVM Ambassador: Anecia Whitehead
Distinguished LMU-CVM Ambassador: Sarah Stephens
LMU-CVM Excellence in Leadership Ambassador: Jessica Kelly
LMU-CVM Exceptional Service Ambassador: Kelly Weigle, Amanda Archer, Jacob Schlichter
LMU-CVM Ambassador Recognition of Service: Alyssa Hamann, Celia Barnett, Catherine Arnold, Madison Huffman, Emily Thackston, Kelli Heusinkveld, Logan Landfried
Faculty Awards:
Teacher of the Year - Class of 2027: Dr. Michael Center
Teacher of the Year - Class of 2026: Dr. Veronica King
Teacher of the Year - Class of 2025: Dr. Dustin Pulliam
Community Affiliate Award: Hubbard Farm
Wellbeing Award: Rachel Ely
Community Service Award: Dr. Crystal LeRoy
Administrative Staff of the Year: Zach Greene
Technical/Support Staff of the Year: Barry Beeler
Non-Resident Teacher: Dr. Eleanor Withnall
Unsung Hero: Bill Terrell
Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award: Dr. Alexandra Gilley
Zoetis Award for Research Excellence: Dr. Ashutosh Verma
CIVET Award of Excellence in Teaching Veterinary Medicine: Dr. Jennifer Banach
CIVET Award for Excellence in Veterinary Educational Research: Dr. Elizabeth Devine
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in liberal arts and professional studies. The LMU-Richard A. Gillespie College of Veterinary Medicine is located on LMU’s main campus in Harrogate, Tennessee, with additional academic facilities in nearby Lee County, Virginia. LMU-CVM is an integral part of the University’s medical programs and provides real-world, community-based education in a collaborative learning environment. For more information about LMU-CVM, call 1.800.325.0900, ext. 6600 or visit us online at vetmed.LMUnet.edu.
