Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
The Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence recognizes researchers whose innovative studies advance the science of veterinary medicine.
Nominations
Nominations are due May 15, 2026.
Email your nomination documents to Joy Nix, jholdman@purdue.edu.
Please include:
- A nominating statement and CV
Nominations may come from any PVM faculty member and up to two from each department head.
Eligibility
- Current full-time PVM faculty member.
- Must be principal investigator in research that shows promise of attaining national or international recognition which has been completed at Purdue University within the last three years
- Previous recipients of the award become eligible for consideration three years after previously receiving the award.
The Award
The award will consist of:
- A congratulatory letter
- An engraved plaque
- A cash award of $1,000.
The award will be presented at a college-wide function.
Past Recipients
- Dr. Rafael Neves (2025)
- Dr. Uma Aryal (2024)
- Dr. Kari Ekenstedt (2023)
- Dr. Dianne Little (2022)
- Dr. Maggie O'Haire (2021)
- Dr. Marxa Figueiredo (2020)
- Dr. GuangJun Zhang (2019)
- Dr. Jean Stiles (2018)
- Dr. Sulma Mohammed (2017)
- Dr. Daniel Hogan (2016)
- Dr. Mohamed Seleem (2015)
- Dr. George Moore (2014)
- Dr. Joanne Messick (2013)
- Dr. Jeff Ko (2012)
- Dr. Lynetta Freeman (2011)
- Dr. Ramesh Vemulapalli (2010)
- Dr. Gert Breur (2009)
- Dr. Riyi Shi (2008)
- Dr. Laurent Couëtil (2007)
- Dr. Chang Kim (2006)
