The recipient will receive $500 and free registration to the  MAVT Annual Conference.

Entrants must have an active MAVT student membership and be a first- or second-year student currently enrolled in an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.

Entrants must submit an essay discussing the importance of veterinary technicians in the field of veterinary medicine and why you chose to pursue this career path . Essay should be a minimum of 500 words and written in APA format. Essays are evaluated on content, grammar, and professionalism. Winner will be chosen by the MAVT Executive Board Members. The board reserves the right to disqualify any essay not meeting these standards.

The recipient will be awarded reimbursement up to $1,000 to attend the veterinary conference of their choice. Eligible expenses include registration, transportation, and lodging. Conference must be RACE approved. The winner will also receive free registration to the MAVT Annual Conference.

The recipient must be a Licensed Veterinary Technician  in the state of Michigan and have an active MAVT membership.

Entrants must submit an essay/article with the topic of their choice; however, it must serve an educational purpose. The essay must be 1000-2000 words and written in APA format. It must include a minimum of two (2) references and two (2) graphics. The article may not have been previously published. Essays are evaluated on content, grammar, and professionalism. Winner will be chosen by the MAVT Executive Board Members. The board reserves the right to disqualify any essay not meeting these standards.