2022: James A. Serpell, BSc, PhD
2021: Anne Quain (previously Fawcett), DVM, FNAP
Anne Quain a lecturer at the Sydney School of Veterinary Science (SSVS) and a companion animal veterinarian. She completed a Masters in small animal medicine and surgery through Murdoch University, is a member by examination in the animal welfare chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS), and a Diplomate of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behaviour Medicine in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law. She teaches veterinary ethics at the SSVS and the University of Queensland, and is an examiner in the Animal Welfare Chapter of the ANZCVS.
Anne co-authored the book Veterinary Ethics: Navigating Tough Cases with Dr Siobhan Mullan, and is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. She co-edited the sold-out Vet Cookbook (published by the Centre for Veterinary Education). She is a member of the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association leadership council.
2020: Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP
Past President, Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics, Fellow Emeritus, National Academies of Practice, Past President, American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians, International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Director, Pawspice & Animal Oncology Consultation Service, CA, Fear Free Advisory Group, Advisory Board, Grey Muzzle Organization, Founder, Peter Zippi Memorial Fund for Animals, Board of Directors, Animal Health Foundation of the SCVMA, BabelBark Advisory Board Member
2019: Andrew Knight, MANZCVS, DipECAWBM (AWSEL), DipACAW, PhD, FRCVS, SFHEA
2012: Temple Grandin, Ph.D. of CSU for her true courage, understanding and self determinism. She has enhanced animal welfare and helped millions of animals remain calm and peaceful at the end of their lives.
2011: Dr. Franklin M. Loew of Tufts, posthumously, for his support and strong leadership in the field of veterinary medical ethics and the SVME. The Award was accepted by Dr. Debbie Kochevar, Dean of Tufts CSVM, for display in the building that bears his name. The cash award goes to student scholarships.
2009: Jerrold Tannenbaum, JD of UCD, for his devotion, contributions and leadership in teaching and writing in the field of veterinary medical ethics and the SVME. JT directed his cash award for student shcolarships in ethics. Click here to read about the 2009 recipient of the Shomer Award in the SVME newsletter
2008: Dr. Andrew Rowan of HSUS, for his pioneering role in presenting animals' issues and bioethics at Tufts and for his unwavering devotion to encourage society to help those who are mute and unable to help themselves. Click here to read about the 2008 recipient of the Shomer Award on the HSUS web site
2006: Bernard Rollin, Ph.D. of CSU, for his pioneering role in veterinary bioethics and for courage & leadership in achieving humane treatment of research animals, the prevention of animal pain, abuse and emotional stress. Click here to read about the 2006 recipient of the Shomer Award on the AVMA web site
2005: Dr. Carl A Osborne of UM, for his unique teaching and writing skills dedicated to ethical and professional behavior and for influencing thousands of veterinarians to be compassionate and to always do the right thing despite the actions of others. Click here to read the JAVMA article on the Shomer Award ceremony and Dr. Osborne