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Dr. H. Wesley Towers Veterinarian of the Year Award

Criteria for Dr. H. Wesley Towers Veterinarian of the Year Award are as follows:


  • Member in good standing of the DVMA
  • Of sound and moral character
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Delaware
  • Contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine
  • Distinguished service to the veterinary profession


DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1

Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.


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2023 Award Recipient


Karen Lopez, DVM, MPH, DACVPM


The Dr. H. Wesley Towers 2023 Veterinarian of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Karen Lopez for her unwavering diligence and dedication in overseeing the many facets of animal and public health and infectious disease within the State of Delaware through her work as State Veterinarian.

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