Call for Nominations: 2026 TVMAA Alumni Awards
Deadline:
February 15, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
The Tuskegee Veterinary Medical Alumni Association (TVMAA) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 TVMAA Alumni Awards. These awards honor alumni and supporters whose leadership, service, and impact have strengthened the veterinary profession, Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM), and communities around the world.
This is your opportunity to recognize those whose contributions deserve to be celebrated.
Award Categories
Distinguished Alumnus Award (DA)
Honors an alumnus/a with an established career who has achieved exceptional distinction through transformative contributions to the veterinary profession, community, and nation. Nominees should demonstrate sustained support of TVMAA and TUCVM and a lasting professional legacy.
Distinguished Service Award (DS)
Recognizes exemplary service and substantial contributions to TVMAA, the veterinary profession, and local or global communities. This award celebrates individuals whose long-term dedication has strengthened both TVMAA and TUCVM.
Recent Alumnus Achievement Award (RAA)
Honors an alumnus/a who has been in the profession for 10 years or less and has demonstrated exemplary service, leadership, and meaningful contributions to TVMAA, the veterinary profession, and their community.
Honorary Alumnus Award (HA)
Recognizes a non-alumnus who has provided outstanding service and sustained support to TVMAA and/or TUCVM. Nominees may include leaders, advocates, or professionals who have made significant contributions to the veterinary profession or society at large.
Unsung Hero Award (UH)
Celebrates individuals excelling in uniformed service and/or civilian community outreach. Awardees may have overcome extraordinary challenges, advanced One Health initiatives, promoted diversity in the profession, or supported impactful outcomes benefiting TVMAA and/or TUCVM.
Nomination Requirements
For full nomination details and where to submit questions, see here.
Important Dates
Nomination Deadline: February 15, 2026 @ 11:59 PM EST
Award Presentation: March 20, 2026, during the Annual TUCVM Veterinary Symposium Banquet
Help us shine a spotlight on excellence, service, and leadership within the Tuskegee veterinary community. Submit your nominations today!
