Awards and Grants Committees 

Mazuri Fund Committee
Chair: Michele Miller  
 Members: Robin Barbiers, Tracy Clippinger, and Holly Reed

Dolensek and Ullrey Awards Committee:
Chair: Scott Citino
Members: Michael Stoskopf, Mike Cranfield, Nadine Lamberski, Jim Carpenter, and Bill Lance.

 Committee Reports

AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Emil Dolensek Award

    The previous award winners are: James Foster (1991), Wilbur Amand (1993), Mitchell Bush (1994), Murray Fowler (1995), Billy Karesh (1997), Werner Heuschele (1998), Richard Montali (1999), Linda Munson (2001), Eric Miller (2002), Michael Stoskopt (2003), James Carpenter (2004), Elizabeth S. Williams and E. Thomas Thorne (2005), Mike Cranfield (2006), Scott Citino (2007), Mike Loomis (2008), and Don Janssen (2009).

    The current selection philosophy for the award is: "The Emil Dolensek Award is an honor presented to a past or present member of the AAZV in appreciation for exceptional contributions to the conservation, care, and understanding of zoo and free-ranging wildlife reflecting Emil Dolensek's commitment to these purposes. Emil was in the prime of his life and his career, and this award recognizes similar individuals that have advanced the profession and served to link the related disciplines of zoo and wildlife medicine."

    The recipient of the award is announced at the annual banquet. The recipient receives a $1,000 cash award.

The Duane Ullrey Award

    The previous winners are Duane Ullrey (1999), Ulyses S. Seal (2001), Sue Crissey (2002), William Lance (2003), JoGayle Howard (2004), Oliver A. Ryder (2005), Bill Lasley (2006), David Wildt (2007), Linda Lowenstein (2008), and (Not Awarded 2009).

    The current selection philosophy for this award is: "The Duane Ullrey Award is an honor presented in appreciation for exceptional achievements in the science of wild animal health and for support of the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians. The recipients will be non-veterinarians or non-clinical researchers who have used sound scientific principles to achieve significant benefits to wildlife and reflecting the commitment of Duane Ullrey to these purposes. Long-term membership in AAZV is desirable."

    The recipient of the award is announced at the annual banquet. The recipient receives a plaque.

Other Awards for 2009:

Life Membership:

Presidential Awards 2009:
AAZV:
     For Strategic Plan: Gary Riggs, Scott Citino, Cora Singleton, Jonathon Sleeman, Marty Galena, Scott Larsen, Julie Napier, Bruce Rideout
     For Service: Kay Backues (2009 Conference), Page Brock (Conference Assistant), Deidre Fontenot (EACMP), Greg Flemming (ECAMP), Eric Miller (European Zoo Assoc), Noha Abou-Madi (Education Comm)
ACZM: Jonathon Sleeman, Greg Flemming, Beth Chittick, Steven Divers


Wildlife Pharmaceuticals Student Manuscript Competition 2009:
First Place:C Rettenmund
For: Eastern equine ecephalitis virus (EEEV) titers in Afriacn elephants (Loxodonta africana) at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Second Place: B. Cummings
For: Tramadol analgesic and respiratory effects in red-eared slider turtles (Trachemys scripta)

ACZM Manuscript Award:
Robert A. MacLean. Propofol anesthesia in Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles published in the Journal of Wildlife Diseases 2008,
Volume 44(1) : 143-1500.

Safe-CaptureÆ Poster Awards 2009:
First place: W. Swanson
For: Assessment of combination drug prophylaxis for prevention of vertical toxoplasma transmission in Pallas' cats (Otocolobus manul)

Second Place: D. Boon
For: Use of Kinesio Tex Gold tape for correction of angular limb deformity in an American flamingo (Phoeicopterus ruber) chick

Morris Animal Foundation Post Graduate Manuscript 2009:
First Place: Peter Black
For: Pharmacokinetics of tramadol hydrochloride and its metabolite O-desmethyltramadol in peafowl (Pavi crustatys)

Second Place: M. Connolly
For: Evaluating the efficacy of oral vs intramuscular administration of distemper vaccine and intramuscular rabies vaccine in captive African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus)

Mazuri Grants/Awards for Education and Research