Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
Given annually to a swine veterinarian who is an AASV member, 5 years or less post-graduation*, who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his/ her career. *AASV members who received their DVM degree in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, or 2022 were eligible to be considered for the 2024 award.
The 2024 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year is Dr Dylan Lape.
Dr. Lape, the son of Dana Lape and Rose Young, grew up in the small town of Lebanon, Pennsylvania raising exhibition poultry along with his brother and father. He received a Bachelor of Science from Pennsylvania State University in 2014. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 from Purdue University.
After developing an interest in swine at the Penn State swine farm and pursuing those interests through veterinary school, Dr. Lape joined Pork Veterinary Solutions in July of 2018. He works with independent swine producers, contract growers, and large integrators and oversees the production of approximately 1 million pigs a year.
Dr. Lape has participated in multiple foreign animal disease planning and preparedness exercises and has completed the Swine Veterinarians Public Policy Advocacy Program through the National Pork Producers Council and AASV.
All of Dr. Lape's many nominations for this award describe his infectiously positive personality as an ideal of exemplary service. Even in challenging, difficult, or stressful situations, Dr. Lape continuously chooses to be happy, making him a valuable team member and a joy for colleagues and clients.
Upon acceptance of the award, Dr. Lape commented, "I am shocked and honored to be selected for this award! I 100% wouldn't be the veterinarian I am today without the mentorship I've received from many members of AASV, but especially my boss Dr. Matt Ackerman!"
Dr. Lape still raises exhibition poultry locally and enjoys showing across the Midwest in his spare time.
Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award recipients:
| 2008 | Jason Kelly | |
| 2009 | Mike Pierdon | |
| 2010 | Michelle Sprague | |
| 2011 | Marlin Hoogland | |
| 2012 | Deborah Murray | |
| 2013 | Amber Stricker | |
| 2014 | Aaron Lower | |
| 2015 | Megan Inskeep | |
| 2016 | Chase Stahl | |
| 2017 | Joshua Ellingson | |
| 2018 | Adam Schelkopf | |
| 2019 | Paul Thomas | |
| 2020 | James Wesley Lyons | |
| 2021 | Chris Sievers | |
| 2022 | Lauren Glowzenski | |
| 2023 | Jessica Davenport | |
| 2024 | Dylan Lape | |