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George B. Wolff Legislative Leadership Award: Dr. Mary Jane McNamee

This award is presented to a PVMA Member veterinarian or veterinary student who has shown
dedicated leadership in legislative advocacy at the state or federal level. This year's winner is
Dr. MJ McNamee. MJ, who is not only a veterinarian, but also holds a law degree, is the Chair of
PVMA's Legislative and Regulatory Advocacy Committee (LRAC). She is tireless in her efforts to
ensure that veterinary medicine has a voice in state and federal government. In 2019, she played
a key role in educating state legislators on PVMA's concerns about Victoria's Law. As a result,
Senator Gene Yaw is sponsoring a bill, suggested by MJ, that will create an animal welfare task
force. MJ continues to advocate for veterinary practices' status as essential during the COVID-19
pandemic. Members of PVMA should know that we have someone who is passionate and
dedicated to advocating for the profession as Chair of LRAC. Thank you, MJ, for everything you
do. Congratulations MJ!

Veterinary Assistant of the Year Award: Ms. Katie Mordan

This award is presented to a PVMA Member for outstanding service as a veterinary assistant.
This year's award goes to Katie Mordan from Animal Emergency Center (AEC) of Watsontown.
She works tirelessly to ensure that high-quality medicine and surgeries are provided to
patients of AEC. This is a very stressful and demanding environment, but her calm demeanor
and unparalleled work ethic ensures that all patients in her care receive the very best,
quality veterinary care that they deserve. Not only is she a veterinary assistant, she is also
AEC's practice manager, and assists with all those duties of managing an emergency center.
Congratulations Katie!

Practice Manager of the Year Award: Ms. Suzanne Krause

This award honors a PVMA Member who has shown excellence and leadership in the field of
practice management. This year's award goes to Suzanne Krause, CVT. Sue Krause became a
Certified Veterinary Technician in 1976 and started a career in private practice. She managed
surgery and appointments for a 2-doctor practice that grew to an 18-doctor, mixed animal
practice with four locations. She's managed all the purchasing and maintenance along with
her other duties which included managing the construction of a new hospital as well as an
expansion project. She has mentored over 100 employees and is now guiding her team through
a pandemic. Congratulations Sue!

Certified Veterinary Technician of the Year Award: Ms. Kathleen A. Koar

This award is presented annually to a PVMA Member for an outstanding achievement in
veterinary technology. This year's award goes to Kathy Koar, CVT. Kathy is an exemplary role
model for veterinary technicians. She has dedicated her time and life to the advancement of
the field. She is the director of the veterinary nursing program at Harcum College. She educates
and elevates the standard of care for new technicians entering the field. She has helped to drive
the Veterinary Nurse Initiative in the state of Pennsylvania. She spearheaded the movement in
PA to change the name of the veterinary technology program to veterinary nursing. She lead
and hosted the Veterinary Nursing Summit to start the movement in our state. Her motivation,
drive and passion have inspired other technicians to not only be the best they can be, but to
also inspire others to get involved. Kathy is a wonderful example of a leader for veterinary
technicians in the state of Pennsylvania and is well-deserving of this award. Congratulations
Kathy!

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