Established by Geraldine S. Steele in 1998. Awarded to an Iowa resident with scholastic merit as the primary criteria. This award is renewed providing the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.00 and are in good standing.

My goal in this profession is to strive to help animals, serve my community, and embark on a lifelong journey of learning, nurturing the well-being of both companion and production animals with compassion and expertise.