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. 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. Nominations are accepted annually.
Kirk Award Information
Past Award Recipients
Dr. Joe Mayhew is a distinguished Diplomate of the ACVIM, achieving Board-certification in both LAIM and Neurology. He is is a Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Medicine, a member of the European Society of Veterinary Neurology and a Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Neurology. Dr. Mayhew is currently a Professor Emeritus in the School of Veterinary Sciences, Massey University, and is a private veterinary consultant in New Zealand. He has published widely in veterinary neurology, equine medicine, and comparative neuropathology. |
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Dr. David Twedt received the award virtually during the 2020 Forum On Demand.
Dr. Brad Smith received the award in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Dr. Mark Peterson received the award in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Carolyn Henry received the award in National Harbour, Maryland.
Dr. Sharon Center received the award in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Tom Divers received the award in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Michael Lappin of Colorado State University received the award in Nashville, Tennessee.