2011 MVMA Awards

Veterinarian of the Year – Dr. John Howe

We would like to honor Dr. John Howe as our 2011 Veterinarian of the Year.  His contributions to the field of veterinary medicine have enriched the lives of his patients, his peers, and the members of his community.  For this, we honor him today.

Dr. John Howe has an enthusiasm for practice and for veterinary medicine that is truly contagious. He is a 1977 graduate of the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, Dr. Howe started a mixed animal practice in North Branch Minnesota. In 1984, after seven years of solo practice and working the Rush City Sales Barn, he sold the practice and moved to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. There he started the North Country
Equine and Large Animal Medical Center. As the practice grew, it evolved into the North Country Veterinary Clinic, a four doctor mixed animal practice which sees large and small animals, birds, and exotics.

Congratulations Dr.Howe as the MVMA Veterinarian of the Year!

Outstanding Faculty Award –Dr. Sandra Godden

The Outstanding Faculty Award is given to a University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member who has provided outstanding service to Minnesota veterinarians; who give of their time and talent to the veterinary profession, and are dedicated contributors to organized veterinary medicine.

Dr. Sandra Godden is an excellent example of success in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine’s trifold mission of teaching, research, and service with her research and teaching of DVM students and practitioners. She has gained recognition for her work around baby calf physiology and husbandry as it relates to colostrom transfer and colostrom and milk pasteurization.

Congratulations Dr.Godden as the Outstanding Faculty Award Recipient!

Outstanding Industry Representative Award – Dr. Steve Stewart

The Outstanding Industry Representative Award is given to an individual who has consistently exhibited service to veterinarians or the MVMA, and have promoted the profession through liaisons with the  MVMA, veterinarians, and the profession in general.

This award was presented to Dr. Stewart is an executive with Valley Ag Software.  He was formerly with the University of Minnesota.  He has been teaching and training veterinarians on critical thinking and the use of dairy records for decision-making.

Brad has attended every  MVMA State Convention since 1982, as an exhibitor for MVS and a supporter of our foundation events by providing items for the silent auction.

Congratulations Dr. Stewart as the Outstanding Industry Representative Award Recipient!

Veterinary Service Award – Dave Perry

The Veterinary Service Award is given to individuals who have promoted the veterinary profession and the well-being of animals, yet not required to be veterinarians.

Dave has served 13 years as CEO of the Veterinary Hospitals Association where he retired from last fall.

He has served on the MVMF board for 6 years and is its current vice president.  Other activities include involvement with Junior Achievement, he is active in the River Heights Chamber of Commerce and served on the board of directors for Castaway’s Marina, and River Heights Chamber.  He also belongs to ASAE (American Society of Association Executives) and MSAE (Midwest Society of Association Executives).

Congratulations Dave Perry as the Veterinary Service Award Recipient!

Distinguished Service Award –Dr. Meg Glattly

The Distinguished Service Award is given to a member who has given special service to the profession of veterinary medicine, improving the profession as a result of their service.

Dr. Glattly was appointed to the Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine in 1997 and has served on the board for 12 years.  She has served on the board’s complaint committee and is a liaison to the Health Professional Service Program for the state.  She is also active in the AAVSB including serving on its board and executive committee.  She also served as the AAVSB’s designee to the NBVME (National Bd. of Vet. Medical Examiners) including as its chair in 2007.  She has been a strong supporter of veterinary licensing board interests as well as interests of veterinarians and the public.

Congratulations Dr. Glattly as the Distinguished Service Award Recipient!

President’s Award – Dr. Bill Hartmann

The current MVMA president can choose an individual that he feels has contributed significantly to the veterinary profession, MVMA, and for promoting the human-animal bond, animal health and welfare or public health.

Dr. Bill Hartmann and the Board of Animal Health have been instrumental in helping develop national policy on managing H1N1 in swine populations that has since been adopted as policy of the USDA, as well as providing vital leadership during the recent H1N1 outbreak a few years ago in this state.  Probably most notable is Dr. Hartmann’s and the Board’s management and leadership through the Bovine Tuberculosis crisis in Minnesota.  After several years of working with affected bovine herds in this state, just this last fall the Board was successful in gaining Bovine TB free status by the USDA.  Dr. Hartmann is an outstanding representative and advocate for the veterinary profession through his frequent speaking engagements throughout the state and nationally as Minnesota’s state veterinarian.

Congratulations Dr. Hartmann in receiving the President’s Award!