All first year Red River College students are eligible for the award and is selected by the Animal Health Technology staff at Red River College. The award is given to the student with the highest academic performance in the first year of the program. The winner receives a monetary award from the Association which is presented at a luncheon hosted by the AHT program in the fall of each year.

All graduating second year Red River College Animal Health Technology Program students are eligible for the award and is selected by the Red River College Animal Health Technology second year graduating class. The winner receives a monetary award from the Association.