Dr. H. Wesley Towers Veterinarian of the Year Award
Criteria for Dr. H. Wesley Towers Veterinarian of the Year Award are as follows:
- Member in good standing of the DVMA
- Of sound and moral character
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Delaware
- Contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine
- Distinguished service to the veterinary profession
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: September 15, 2026
Award recipients will be notified by email in late September. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Fall Conference luncheon on October 21, 12:00-1:30 pm at Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE.
2025 Award Recipient
Joshua Julian, DVM
The Dr. H. Wesley Towers 2025 Veterinarian of the Year Award was presented to Dr. Joshua Julian in recognition of his compassion, clinical expertise, gift for guiding clients with empathy and clarity, and his leadership—all of which exemplify the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
Past Award Recipients
2025 - Joshua Julian, DVM
2024 - Sheri Wood, DVM
2023 - Karen Lopez, DVM
2022 - L. Clarke Cushing, VMD
2021 -
