This news item is about: The ASVCP Early Career Award, an honor newly developed this year by the American Society for Veterinary Clinical Pathologists (ASVCP) to recognize members in the early stages of their careers who show exceptional promise in the discipline of veterinary clinical pathology through efforts in research, diagnostic service, teaching and/or service to the Society. The award is restricted to individuals in the first six years of their careers after completion of residency training or advanced degree completion should this come after residency training. The award went to given to an ASVCP member who shows exceptional promise in the discipline of veterinary clinical pathology, Dr. Erica Behling-Kelly.