In recognition of her unwavering dedication, extraordinary generosity, and exemplary service to Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC), Beverly "Peggy" Steinman was awarded the 2010 Distinguished Service Award on Oct. 14. Steinman currently serves on the EMC's Council and Executive Committee.

As he presented the award to Steinman, Dr. Nathaniel White, Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the EMC, noted, "This award was established in order to recognize and honor those individuals who have demonstrated exemplary service and dedication to fulfilling the Equine Medical Center's mission. Peggy has-for more than 20 years-generously and tirelessly provided expert leadership and keen business advice to this faculty, staff, and college. She has helped us attain an advanced level of achievement in service, teaching, and research. We are in her debt."

Shelley Duke, chairperson of the EMC's Council and vice rector of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, added, "From the beginning, Peggy seemed to have formed a special bond with the EMC and its mission. We have worked together for many years, and her commitment is evidenced by the innumerable things she does for the people and programs on the center's campus. She is energetic, dependable, diligent, and wise, and I rely on heavily on her for advice and guidance. It is a pleasure and an honor to work with Peggy."

"Peggy has provided many generous gifts to us for the purchase of dozens of pieces of state-of-the-art biomedical equipment that have been used on countless horses over the years," added White. "She believes that you can't do the best work without the best equipment and facilities, and this belief has resulted in better health for many, many horses. This is just one of the ways that her incredible generosity has helped the EMC become a world-renowned center for equine medical care and teaching