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Emerging Leader of the Year

Emerging Leader of the Year

About the Award

This award honors an exceptional AzVMA veterinarian in the first ten years of their practice who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication to the veterinary profession. The recipient will have made a significant impact through active involvement in local associations, AzVMA, AVMA, or other veterinary organizations. Consideration is given to their leadership, committee participation, and contributions to advancing the Arizona veterinary community.

Winners

2024
Glenn Robinson, DVM, CAETA

2023
Melinda Patterson, DVM​

2022
Adam Riley, DVM

2020
Danette Killian, DVM

2019
Racheal McKinney, DVM

2018
Kathryn Kitchen, DVM

2017
Kaylee Yoshimoto, DVM

2012
Stacy Nolasco, DVM

2009
Russell Johnsen, DVM

2008
Karter Neal, DVM

2007
James Christensen, DVM