2025 AVTE Margi Sirois Veterinary Technician Educator of the Year Award

Stephanie Brown, FVTE, LVT of Tri-County Technical College was honored with the 2025 Margi Sirois Veterinary Technician Educator of the Year Award. This award honors the memory and legacy of Margi Sirois, EdD, MS, RVT, LAT. Margi was a fierce advocate for advancing veterinary technology and veterinary technician educators. Veterinary Technicians are teachers who model respectful and effective teamwork in their professional lives and assist their students in integrating these skills into their work and life. 

AVTE Program of the Year

Morehead State University Veterinary Technology Program was honored with the 2025 AVTE Program of the Year Award. MSU VTP has been fully accredited since 1977 and offers both associate and bachelor's degrees in veterinary technology. MSU VTP is located on a fully functional 350-acre farm home to more than three hundred farm animals. Read more about Morehead State in their Program Profile in JAVTE #13!

A few quotes from Morehead State's Nomination:

AVTE Program Director of the Year 

Marisa Dobiash, LVT of Pima Medical Institute, Renton Campus was honored with the 2025 AVTE Program Director of the Year Award. A Director of Program Directors, Marisa was recently promoted to Lead Program Director for Veterinary Technician programs for all Pima campuses. She was asked to take this role based on the notable success of her campus's program for over 10 years.

Here are just a few quotes from Marisa's nomination:

PRN Pharmacal Announces Veterinary Technician Awards

Ahead of vet tech week 2025, Pegasus Laboratories/PRN® Pharmacal is launching an awards program that celebrates the dedication, compassion, and clinical expertise of veterinary technicians.

AVTE President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement 

Laura Lien, MS, CVT, VTS (LAIM) was honored with the first AVTE President’s Award for Lifetime Achievement. Sponsored in 2025 by Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, Laura was recognized for her standout career from a student and practitioner, instructor and program director, author to Assistant Director in the Division of Education and Research at the AVMA.

Here are just a few quotes from Laura's nomination: