CVM Awards
Each fall, MSU CVM hosts an Awards Day to recognize key alumni, friends of the College, and members of the faculty and staff for outstanding contributions to the College and/or the field of veterinary medicine.
President’s Pegasus Award
The President's Pegasus Award is presented by the president of Mississippi State University to a person or persons who has/have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the various missions of the university, MSU CVM and the veterinary medical profession. The nomination for this award may, but not necessarily, be made by the dean and/or the vice president for the MSU Division ofAgriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine. The awardee may or may not be selected from the faculty of MSU CVM.
Past Winners
2023: Dr. Kent H. Hoblet
2022: Dr. Mac Huddleston
2021: Lynn Spruill
Vice President’s Pegasus Award
The Vice-President's Pegasus Award is presented to a person outside of the university who has made significant contributions to the veterinary medical profession and who has benefitted MSU CVM. The dean of the college and the vice president of the MSU Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine will select the recipient.
Past Winners
2023: Dr. Brigid Elchos
2022: Joe Duncan
2021: Reuben Moore
Dean’s Pegasus Award
The Dean’s Pegasus Award is presented by the dean of the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine to a person or persons who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in teaching, research and/or service on behalf of the university and college. The selection of the recipient of this award will be made by the dean of the CVM. The awardee may or may not be selected from the faculty of the college.
Past Winners
2023: Dr. Jan Chambers
2022: Dr. Heath King
2021: Dr. John Thomason
E. Wynn Jones Award for Exceptional Service
The Dr. E. Wynn Jones Award for Exceptional Service recognizes individuals who have provided exceptional service to the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Wynn Jones was among the first faculty in the CVM, and even after he retired, he worked tirelessly on behalf of the CVM, leaving a lasting legacy and example for all in the CVM family. The awardee will be selected by the dean of the college and may or may not be selected from the CVM faculty. This award is only presented when merited and, consequently, may not be presented every year.
Past Winners
2023: Nancy Wilson
2022: Cindy Ratcliff
2021: Michael Dawkins
Pegasus Faculty Award for Research
The Pegasus Award for Research is given to faculty members who have contributed mightily within their fields to the scope of knowledge within Veterinary Medicine.
Past Winners
2023: Dr. Steve Pruett
2022: Dr. Barb Kaplan
2021: Dr. Graham Rosser
Pegasus Faculty Award for Service
The Pegasus Award for Service is presented to a member of the MSU CVM faculty who has gone above and beyond the call to serve the college - its faculty, staff, and students - and the general public.
Past Winners
2023: Dr. Lester Khoo
2022: Dr. Diana Eubanks
2021: Dr. Alison Lee & Dr. Skip Jack
Pegasus Award for Teaching
The Pegasus Award for Teaching is presented to the MSU CVM faculty member who has most embodied the spirit and principals of the professional educator. Recipients are beloved by their students and collegues and are representative of the very best the College has to offer.
Past Winners
2023: Dr. Graham Rosser
2022: Dr. Marc Seitz
2021: Dr. John Thomason
Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence
The Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence is presented annually to a member of the MSU CVM faculty who demonstrates outstanding achievement and dedication in the area of research in the field of veterinary medicine.
Past Winners:
2023: Dr. Hossam Abdelhamed
Recent Faculty Honors & Recognition
Brookshire Selected to MCCTR Scholars Program
CVM Faculty Members Honored by DAFVM
Betbeze Elected to ACVO Board of Regents
Eddy Selected for ACVS Credentialing Committee
Researchers Honored with Publication Award
Researchers Receive Innovation Award for COVID-19 Antibody Test
CVM’s Lawrence Currently Serving on National and International Boards
