Debi Mowat Spirit Award
The Debi Mowat Spirit Award has been established to honor the memory and contributions Debi Mowat made to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Debi was an exceptional person, with boundless energy and a deep commitment to student learning and our teaching animals. She played a crucial role in the continued success of the professional skills program, helping future veterinarians to learn the communication and professional skills necessary to offer their patients the best possible care.
As a former registered veterinary technologist, with a background in both small and large animal medicine, Debi made tremendous contributions to other areas in the faculty including the clinical skills program. She was recognized in 2015 with a UCVM Staff Performance Excellence Award.
These were the words Debi posted on social media shortly before her passing.
“To all my friends and family, I want you all to know how important you all are in my life. I want everyone to be happy, embrace the bad and enjoy the good! I have lived my life to the fullest and enjoyed every minute. I love and appreciate every one of you!!❤️❤️”
Debi will be forever remembered for her kindness, big personality, and her willingness to help wherever and whenever possible. She impacted many of the students and staff with whom she worked, and her memory will live on in all the stories we have of her.
To honor Debi’s memory and the impact she made to UCVM, donations to this award will support a deserving UCVM student who demonstrates leadership and compassion through acts of kindness within the DVM program.