The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) recently announced the recipients of the 2024 ACVIM Recognition Awards during the 2024 ACVIM Forum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The winners are accomplished veterinary professionals and ACVIM Diplomates who have demonstrated professional excellence, dedicated service and expertise, making a significant impact on the wellbeing of animals and advancing the veterinary profession. Please join us in congratulating this year’s esteemed awardees.

Edward C. Feldman, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), Professor Emeritus at the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the Robert W. Kirk Award for Professional Excellence for his outstanding career and lifetime of contributions to the ACVIM and veterinary internal medicine.

Susan L. “Suzi” White, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), Josiah Meigs Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the Lee & Inge Pyle Service Awardfor her record of outstanding and dedicated service in a volunteer capacity to the ACVIM.

François-René Bertin, DVM, MS, PhD, FHEA, DACVIM (LAIM), Associate Professor, Large Animal Internal Medicine at the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, is the 2024 recipient of the William R. Fenner Early Career Award for Outstanding Service, for exceptional service to the ACVIM in a volunteer capacity withinthe first 10 years following Board-certification.

The ACVIM presented three Specialty Lifetime Achievement Awards recognizing the most prominent leaders inthe College’s six specialties. Neil K. Harpster, VMD, DACVIM (Cardiology), Former Director of the Cardiology Department at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, received the Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for cardiology. Stephanie J. Valberg, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), DACVSMR, Director of Valberg Neuromuscular Diagnostic Laboratory, received the Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for large animal internal medicine. Dennis J. Chew, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), Honorary ACVNU, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, received the Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for small animal internal medicine.

Nominations for ACVIM recognition awards are accepted annually, with awardees selected by a panel of past recipients and College leaders.