Established in 1999 by John U. and Carolyn K. Thomson in recognition of the unselfish spousal support provided by Annabelle Mabel Thomson, Carolyn Kay Thomson and Cynthia Helen Thomson for Drs. Vale U. Thomson, John U. Thomson and Daniel U. Thomson. Awarded to the spouse of a veterinary student who is attending Iowa State University in a program other than the veterinary medicine professional curriculum.

My wife’s passion is in shelter medicine, and she hopes to make spay and neuters more accessible while promoting animal welfare