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 the button below to download the nomination form.

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)