13/08/2026
Scone Equine Hospital was honoured to sponsor the Jane Axon Award for Excellence in the Equine Veterinary Field, proudly presented by Dr Niamh Collins to this year’s recipient, Dr Allison Stewart, at Bain Fallon.
Jane was a very special person, not only to her colleagues within Scone Equine Group, but across the wider veterinary industry. She left an indelible mark as an inspirational veterinarian, mentor and teacher.
This award recognises a veterinarian who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and enterprise, contributed significantly to advancing knowledge through research and postgraduate work, supported postgraduate education, and made a lasting impact on the equine veterinary profession.
Dr Allison Stewart is an outstanding equine clinician, educator and researcher whose career has exemplified excellence in equine veterinary medicine. Since graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1997, Allison has completed extensive postgraduate training, including a Master of Science, PhD and specialist qualifications in Large Animal Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care.
Now a Senior Lecturer and Equine Internal Medicine Specialist at The University of Queensland/UQ Vets, Allison has built an international reputation for clinical excellence, research, teaching and mentorship. She has authored more than 300 publications, book chapters and scientific presentations, secured more than 30 competitive research grants and delivered invited lectures around the world.
Her work has contributed significantly to our understanding of equine endocrinology, infectious and fungal diseases, neurology, pharmacology, and emergency and critical care. She is also widely respected for her commitment to mentoring veterinary students and early-career veterinarians.
Congratulations Dr Allison Stewart on being a very worthy recipient of the 2026 Jane Axon Award. 👏
