Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) recently recognized Cindy Ingram, of McLean, Virginia, with its Distinguished Service Award.

The award is the highest honor at the center, which is part of the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.

Ingram, who has been an active member of the center’s Advisory Council since 2001 and previously served as co-chair of Virginia Tech’s Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Council, is the fourth recipient.

“Her leadership on the council has continually focused on having the EMC reach financial success while maintaining the academic culture that has been responsible for EMC’s excellent reputation,” said Nathaniel White, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, professor emeritus of equine surgery, at the award presentation. “Her dedication and active participation provide encouragement for faculty and staff to preserve a standard of excellence and to find solutions to make their own success