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The Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence provides an avenue for recognition of outstanding achievements and dedicated service to the veterinary profession by ACVIM Diplomates. Presented annually, recipients have outstanding careers in veterinary medicine with national and international recognition for their contributions and service in such activities as clinical medical practice, instruction, research, and / or public service.

George E. Lees, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM) is the 2010 winner of the ACVIM Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence. Dr. Lees received his veterinary degree in 1972 from Colorado State University and obtained Board-certification from the ACVIM in 1979. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Lees has asked "basic research questions" which have led to fundamental advances in diagnostic and therapeutic options available to practicing veterinarians, especially in the field of nephrology. Dr.Lees is a leader in the generation of new knowledge related to the causes, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract disorders. Dr. Lees is currently a Professor of Veterinary Internal Medicine at Texas A&M University.

The ACVIM Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of outstanding and dedicated service by an ACVIM Diplomate, in a volunteer capacity, to the College. Presented annually, recipients have an outstanding record of service to the ACVIM either as an elected official of the College, or through voluntary service on task forces, committees, or as an advocate of the College to the veterinary profession or public.

Debra C. Sellon, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM) is the 2010 winner of the ACVIM Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Sellon obtained ACVIM Board-certification in Large Animal Internal Medicine in 1989. In 1993, she began what became an impressive record of service to the ACVIM when she volunteered as a member of the Credentials Committee. Dr. Sellon then went on to hold eight more positions within the ACVIM, including the Specialty President of the Large Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Sellon was integral in petitioning for the separation of the Large and Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialties. She helped write the new bylaws and provided critical leadership during the formative stages of the new LAIM Specialty. Dr. Sellon has created, coordinated and chaired many task force groups and committees to continually move the ACVIM and the Specialty of Large Animal Internal Medicine forward. She is currently a Professor of Equine Medicine at Washington State University.

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