Annual Awards

Nebraska is home to many exceptional veterinarians and veterinary professionals whose dedication and service make a meaningful impact on our profession. Each year, the NVMA recognizes these outstanding individuals during the Celebration of Veterinary Medicine Luncheon at the Annual Winter Conference in January 2026.

The NVMA Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the following categories:

VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR

This award goes to a NVMA member who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in the State of Nebraska with special accomplishments. Service to the State Association and profession, Service to community, Service to family and other responsibilities. (Past Veterinarian of the Year Award winners).

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes an individual, who has contributed outstanding service to the advancement of veterinary medicine in all aspects of the profession. The individual need not be a veterinarian, however, veterinarians are not excluded from being eligible.

COMMERCIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a representative from a company that has provided outstanding support to veterinary medicine in Nebraska during the current year.

OUTSTANDING YOUNG VETERINARIAN OF THE YEAR

This award goes to an NVMA member that has graduated in the last seven years, who has contributed outstanding service to the veterinary profession, service to community, church, family, state and national organizations.

OUTSTANDING LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a NVMA licensed veterinary technician member who graduated from a recognized Veterinary Technician school and has at least 5 years work experience in the profession, or trained in the veterinary practice and has at least 10 years experience as a licensed veterinary technician. Consideration should be given to all aspects of licensed veterinary technician responsibilities as well as service to community, church and state organizations.