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    SVM Rewards Excellence at Term Awards Celebration, Phi Zeta Induction

    SVM fall 2024 awards ceremony News

    In November, the St. George’s University (SGU) School of Veterinary Medicine recognized the outstanding accomplishments of its students, staff, and faculty during two notable events: the Fall 2024 SVM Awards Ceremony and the Phi Zeta induction ceremony.

    “To our incredible students, faculty, and staff, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the winners recognized at the Fall Term Awards ceremony and to the newly inducted members of Phi Zeta,” said Dr. Neil Olson, dean of the SVM. “Your dedication, innovation, and unwavering pursuit of excellence reflect the very best of our School of Veterinary Medicine.”

    Forty-nine fifth and sixth term SVM students and four faculty members were recognized as inductees into the Alpha Delta Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta on November 1.

    Fall Phi Zeta induction ceremony photo album

    As the honor society for veterinary medicine, the Society seeks to recognize and promote scholarship and research in matters pertaining to the welfare and diseases of animals, according to Phi Zeta. The SGU chapter is headed by SVM faculty, Dr. Kerri Nigito as president, Dr. Sophia Moittié as vice president, and Dr. Sonia Cheetham-Brow as secretary and treasurer.

    At the School of Veterinary Medicine Fall Awards Ceremony, held on November 15, the SVM community celebrated the achievements of students and faculty as 33 sets of awards were presented to recipients.

    Fall SVM Awards Ceremony photo album

    “Congratulations to our outstanding students, dedicated faculty, and exceptional staff for their remarkable accomplishments,” said Dr. Tara Paterson, associate dean of Year Four Clinical Training at SGU and chair of the SVM Awards Committee.

    She went on to share that the drive to succeed should not stem from material things, such as awards, but rather fueled by an inner desire to work hard and be the best “you” that you can be.

    This semester’s awards are as follows:

    Outstanding Colleague Awards
    Term 1: Paxton Horvath

    Term 2: Yvelisse Welden and Amante Mozaffarian

    Term 3: Taylor Edwinson

    Term 4: Jaelyn Ingram

    Term 5: Jason Gutmann

    Term 6: Caroline Vangi and Brittany Watson

    Adrienne Lotton Memorial Award
    Asiamay Diaz

    Dean Neil C. Olson Award for Academic Excellence & Professionalism
    Michael Starrett

    Zoetis Revolution Awards of Excellence
    Small Animal Internal Medicine: Shana Hodosh

    Small Animal Surgery: Michael Starrett

    Equine Medicine & Surgery: Alyssa Willibey

    Food Animal Medicine & Surgery: Christian Cavazos

    Scholarship of Service: Samantha Palmer

    Surgery Team award: Benjamin Liu, Isabelle Mays, Mikka Muramatsu, and Jamie Park

    Dr. Jim Nave Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice
    Michael Starrett

    Giant Paws Giant Hearts Foundation “Hercules” Award
    Brittany Watson

    The Veterinary Professionalism Award
    Caroline Vangi and Dylan Glasser

    Dr. Ravindra Nath Sharma Pathology Excellence Award
    Leslie Escobar

    DES Recognition Awards
    Andrea Anguisaca, Jennifer Burke, Faith Van Rengen, Esmeralda Sifuentes, and Penny Wang

    PAWS Recognition of 6th Term Facilitators
    Diamond Blanks, Dylan Glasser, Lindsey Honnert, Dariann Ludwig, Jessica Martin, Cassandra Mayberry, Emily Meade, Sharon Paredes, Ally Prince, and Nahir Roman-Rodriguez

    SAVMA: Student American Veterinary Medical Association
    SAVMA Executive Board Extraordinary Service Award: Julia Vaccaro

    Feral Cat Project
    Cat-tastic Member Award: Rebekah Wilson

    Ameowzing Faculty Award: Dr. Elizaveta Vasechkina

    Veterinary Public Health Committee
    One Health One Medicine Community Leader Award: Kyra Boss

    One Health One Medicine Faculty Excellence Award: Dr. Lucian Thomas

    LAS: Large Animal Society
    Ace of Initiative Award: Morgan Forney

    Watchful Sheperd Award: Mr. Irfan Ahman Khan

    AAARF: Angels in Armor Animal Rescue Fund
    AAARF Angel Award: Kaylee Schultz

    AAARF Armor Award: Dr. Wayne Sylvester

    P&E: Pride and Equality
    Excellence in DEI Awards: Naomi Crowell and Dr. India Paharsingh

    RDIC: Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Club
    RDIC’s Raddest Vet Award: Ryan Phoenix

    SCACVIM: Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
    Most Dedicated Member Award: Katherine Dunn

    SVECCS: Student Chapter of the Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
    Most Outstanding 6th Termer Award: Courtney Conway

    Outstanding Clinician Award: Elizaveta Vasechkina

    SCASV: Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
    Shelter Scholar Award: Sidney Hajdik

    SNP: Spay Neuter Pothound
    Pothound Hero Award: Jacqueline Paradine

    SCVMA: Students of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
    Superstar Canadian Award: Victoria Miller

    Outstanding Advocate Award: Dr. Inga Karasek

    SCACVP: Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists
    MVP Award (Most Valuable Pathologist): Hayley Wuestenberg

    EWS: Exotics & Wildlife Society
    Excelling Elephant Award: Abigail Dobbs

    WAG: Wellness Aide Guidance
    The Praiseworthy Pothound Award: Brooke Bridges

    VAC: Veterinary Anesthesia Club
    Anesthesia Excellency Award: Elim Yee

    Distinguished Veterinary Anesthesia Educator Award: Dr. Mercedes Miccio

    WAVMA: World Aquatic Veterinary Medicine Association
    MVP: Most Valuable Porpoise Award: Elizabeth Williams

    Green Consortium
    Ex “Seed” the Expectation Award: Ashley Pino

    SCAAVP: Student Chapter of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists
    Worm of Wisdom Award: Linh Le

    SGA: Student Government Association
    Outstanding Faculty Term 1—3 Award: Dr. Diana Stone

    Outstanding Faculty Term 4—6 Award: Dr. Talia Guttin

    SGU SGA Award of Excellence Term 1—3: Dr. Hector Zerpa

    SGU SGA Award of Excellence Term 4—6: Dr. Mercedes Velaquez de Zerpa

    George B. Daniel Award: Ally Prince

    SGU SVM Technical Staff Award
    Lucinda Ogilvie

    Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
    Dr. Sophie Moittié

    Hill’s Golden Apple Teaching Award
    Dr. Firdous Khan

    Alpha Delta Chapter of the Society of Phi Zeta
    Fall 2024 Inductees
    Term 5: Elise Brehm, Caitlyn Collazo, Erin Connolly, Hannah Coplin, Rocio De Anda, Teagan Gartley, Elise Grandy, Daphne Harris, Sarah Hattis, Yue He, Sarah Kovacs, Ryan McGauley, Shelby Pardoe, Elana Raaphorst, Alejandra Pardo Ribero, Nicole Sadlier, Jessica Vitale, and Dana Wiens

    Term 6: Allie Abell, Erika Billman, Ashton Corcoran, Hayley Ferranti, Dylan Glasser, Lindsey Honnert, Laura Jankowski, Grace Johnson, Dariann Ludwig, Emily Meade, Victoria Muttin, Jacqueline Paradine, Claire Woronick, and Haley Wozniak

    Term 6 students inducted last term: Jayme Clarke, Courtney Conway, Germaine Germundson, Elizabeth Fournier, Haley Harraka, Shana Hodosh, Jessica Martin, Julia Moretz, Alexandra Morris, Nicole O’Connor, Samantha Palmer, Brie Pavol, Bianca Perez, Wesleigh Porter, Michael Starrett, Elena Wafford, and Rebekah Wilson

    Faculty inductees: Ms. Naudia Dundas, Mrs. Camille Coomansingh-Springer, Dr. Adria Rodriguez, and Dr. Nyoni Winchester