Nestle Purina Award for Excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition

For a student who demonstrates excellence and a strong interest in companion animal nutrition.

Sponsored by Nestlé Purina PetCare

Sarah Balwierczak
Sarah Balwierczak
Sarah, a fourth-year student from Gurnee, Ill., will become an associate veterinarian at Banfield Pet Hospital near her hometown after graduation. She hopes to find balance in her career between general practice, shelter medicine, and emergency medicine.