Veterinary Technician of the Year Award
Criteria for Veterinary Technician of the Year are as follows:
- Member in good standing of the DVMA
- Of sound and moral character
- Licensed to practice in the State of Delaware
- Outstanding achievement in veterinary technology
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, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE

2024 Award Recipient
Natalie Herring, LVT, VTS (Ophthalmology)
The 2024 Veterinary Technician of the Year Award was presented to Natalie Herring in recognition of her dedication to a career of learning and sharing her knowledge as well as serving as a passionate advocate for veterinary technicians in Delaware
Past Award Recipients
2025 - Sarah Warren, LVT
2024 - Natalie Herring, LVT, VTS (Ophthalmology)
2023 - Lisa Garrison, LVT
2022 - Alison Neutz, LVT
2021 - Sharon Welch-Dorman, LVT
2019 - Autumn Cooper, LVT


