Thursday, August 26, 2021
The following are recipients of the 2021 ARPAS Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist Award.
M. J. “Moe” Bakke, MS, PAS
D. Scott Lough, PhD, PAS
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Congratulations to the following ARPAS members for the recognitions they received from their scientific societies this past year.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
The 2019 Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist award recipients are Carl Hunt and Robin Keyser. Keyser received her award at the 2019 ARPAS Business Meeting held at ASAS in July. Hunt received his award at a PNW Chapter meeting.
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Monday, August 1, 2016
Recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist Award are
Lee Shell
President (1997–1998)
Treasurer (1993–1996)
Gerald Poley
He has served as the Washington DC Area Chapter as President-Elect, President, Past-President, and Director-at-Large.
In 1999, Poley received the Distinguished Service Award from the Washington DC Area Chapter of ARPAS.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Nominations for 2016 ARPAS "Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist"
Jack Garrett, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAS
The ARPAS “Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist” award is bestowed annually on one or more emeritus members of ARPAS who have made a significant contribution to the animal sciences during their active careers and who also served in a leadership position within ARPAS.
Nominations may be made by any member of ARPAS. The final selection will be made by the ARPAS Executive Committee with conformation from the ARPAS governing council. The number of awards each year will not exceed 0.2% of the total ARPAS membership. Please contact any member of the ARPAS governing council or send your nomination by e-mail to
arpas@assochq.org.
Recipients of this award will be recognized in the newsletter and PAS journal and with a tribute at our annual meeting. A suitable award will be presented to them on this occasion. They will also be granted lifetime membership in ARPAS with emeritus privileges.
Our 2015 recipients were David Ames and Lonnie Luther. Since the inception of this program in 2008, we have honored 22 “Distinguished Professional Animal Scientists.”
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Any ARPAS member may nominate a worthy emeritus member for this award and the final selection will be made by the executive committee with approval from the governing council. The ARPAS Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist award will be bestowed annually on emeritus or retired members of ARPAS that meet the following criteria:
1. Been an active member of ARPAS for at least 10 (10) years before retirement from active membership.
2. Served in a leadership role in ARPAS during their active membership. Leadership positions are defined as officers, directors, representatives, and committee members at the national or chapter level.
3. Made a significant contribution to the animal sciences through teaching, research, service, or industry during their active professional career.
4. The number of awards each year will not exceed 0.2% of the total ARPAS membership.
The recipients for 2015 are:
Monday, December 1, 2014
Nominations for 2015 ARPAS “Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist”
Kenneth Cummings, PAS, Dipl. ACAN, Exec. VP, ARPAS
The ARPAS “Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist” award is bestowed annually on one or more emeritus members of ARPAS who have made a significant contribution to the animal sciences during their active careers and who also served in a leadership position within ARPAS.
Nominations may be made by any member of ARPAS. The final selection will be made by the ARPAS Executive Committee with conformation from the ARPAS Governing Council. The number of awards each year will not exceed 0.2% of the total ARPAS membership. Please contact any member of the ARPAS Governing Council or send your nomination by e-mail to arpas@assochq.org.
Recipients of this award will be recognized in the newsletter, in the PAS journal, and with a tribute at our annual meeting. A suitable award will be presented to them on this occasion. They will also be granted lifetime membership in ARPAS with emeritus privileges.
Our 2014 recipients were William Olson, Gary Potter, and Art Raun. Since the inception of this program in 2008, we have honored 20 “Distinguished Professional Animal Scientists.”
Friday, August 1, 2014
Any ARPAS member may nominate a worthy emeritus member for this award and the final selection will be made by the executive committee with approval from the governing council. The ARPAS Distinguished Professional Animal Scientist award will be bestowed annually on emeritus or retired members of ARPAS that meet the following criteria:
1. Been an active member of ARPAS for at least 10 (10) years before retirement from active membership.
2. Served in a leadership role in ARPAS during their active membership. Leadership positions are defined as officers, directors, representatives, and committee members at the national or chapter level.
3. Made a significant contribution to the animal sciences through teaching, research, service, or industry during their active professional career.
4. The number of awards each year will not exceed 0.2% of the total ARPAS membership.
The recipients for 2014 are:
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Kenneth Cummings, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAN, Exec. VP, ARPAS
Recipients of the 2013 "DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL ANIMAL SCIENTIST AWARD" are: