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George Stubbs Award

Purpose:
The George Stubbs Award recognizes the contributions made to equine veterinary medicine by individuals other than veterinarians.  The award is named for George Stubbs (1724-1806), the artist and teacher who played a vital role in veterinary education.  He studied and taught anatomy at York Hospital in England, using detailed drawings as a guide to equine anatomy.  His reference book, Anatomy of the Horse, published more than 200 years ago, is still universally recognized as an authoritative anatomical depiction.

Individuals eligible for this award are those persons who have not received a degree in veterinary medicine and do not practice veterinary medicine.  However, the individual must have been directly responsible for performing an act or acts to benefit the field of equine veterinary medicine in any or all of the following areas:

  • Leadership
  • Public Service
  • Volunteer Service
  • Research Findings
  • Product Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • Animal Advocacy
  • Humane Education

The accomplishments may be based on a sustained effort or an extraordinary single achievement.

Nominations:
Nominations will be accepted from current AAEP members only. Click HERE to download the nomination form. 

Past Recipients:

2016

James J. (Jay) Hickey - Former American Horse Council President

2014

Waddell (Dell) Walker Hancock II - Chairman, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

2011

Susan McDonnell, PhD - Equine Behavioral Researcher

2008

John K. and Marianne Castle - Philanthropists

2007

Roy and Gretchen Jackson and Michael Matz - Barbaro's Owners and Trainer

 

George Bagby, MD, MS - Orthopedic Surgeon

2005

Edward L. Squires, PhD - Professor, Colorado State University

2004

Gene Pranzo - Director, The Dorothy Russell Havemeyer Foundation

1999

Kenneth L. Maddy - Former California State Senator

1997

Duncan Alexander - American Live Stock Insurance Company

2000

Gary L. Carpenter - AAEP Executive Director 1991-2000

1993

Paul Mellon - Philanthropist, Horseman

 

R. Richards Rolapp, Esq. - President, American Horse Council (1978-1993)