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Criteria

• Nominees may be veterinarians or non-veterinarians
• Veterinarians must be AVMA members
• Nominations may be made by AVMA Members, State VMAs, Allied organizations, AVMA committees or councils, House of Delegates, or AVMA Executive Board
• No self-nominations accepted
• Nominations must recognize efforts related to state or federal advocacy to advance the AVMA's Legislative Agenda and advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession

Supporting Material

• Each nomination must include
  • A completed nomination form
  • A copy of the candidates resume/curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages)
  • A detailed letter of nomination (not to exceed 3 single-spaced typed pages each) that describes the candidates qualifications for the award

Selection Process

• The AVMA Executive Board selects the recipient of the AVMA Advocacy Award
• At the discretion of the AVMA Executive Board, an award may not be presented every year

Deadline: February 1, 2010. Nomination form and supporting documents (listed above) should be sent to Dr. Mark Lutschaunig, Director, AVMA Governmental Relations Division, 1910 Sunderland Place NW, Washington DC 20036, 202-289-3205; mlutschaunig@avma.org

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• Improving understanding of animal welfare-related science and ethics,
• Ensuring that animal use for human purposes is conducted responsibly, and
• Attending to and promoting animal welfare within the context of responsible animal use.

The award comprises a physical award, a $500 stipend, and reimbursement of expenses (in accord with AVMA policy) for travel of the recipient to the venue where the award will be presented.

Criteria

• Veterinarians nominated for the Animal Welfare Award must be AVMA members
• Nominations may be submitted by
  • Individuals 18 years or older (AVMA members and non-members) and
  • Organizations (governmental and nongovernmental)
• Nominations must reflect specific accomplishments in the field of animal welfare, as opposed to examples of quality veterinary practice or promotion of the human-animal bond. The latter, while laudable, are not the focus of this award.
• Nominations may be based on a sustained effort or an extraordinary single achievement in any or all of the following areas:
  • Leadership,
  • Public Service (e.g., community programs, public policy development),
  • Research and/or product development,
  • Education, and/or
  • Advocacy.
• Recipients must be available and willing to attend a presentation ceremony and participate in other recognition activities.

Eligible veterinarians may be nominated by completing the nomination form (PDF) and returning the form and appropriate supporting material (as described below) by February 1, 2010 to Animal Welfare Award, AVMA Animal Welfare Division, 1931 North Meacham Rd, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360.

Supporting Material

• Each nomination must include:
  • A completed nomination form (located above),
  • A copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae/resume (not to exceed 2 double-sided typed pages),
  • A color photograph or digital image of the nominee that is suitable for publication, and
  • A detailed letter of nomination (not to exceed 3 single-sided typed pages), which describes how the nominee has met the award criteria.
• Each nomination may also include up to 3 letters of support (not to exceed 3 single-sided typed pages each) for the nomination from colleagues, clients, or organizations.

Selection Process

• The AVMA Executive Board selects the recipient of the Animal Welfare Award.
• Preference is given to nominees who:
  • Recognize that science, ethics, and culture all contribute to how animals are used and cared for by people, and respect those contributions in arriving at solutions to animal welfare challenges,
  • Work with a variety of stakeholders to raise awareness of issues of concern and engage those stakeholders in seeking solutions to challenges,
  • Work actively to improve understanding of animal welfare needs and, when necessary, change human attitudes and behavior to ensure proper stewardship,
  • Communicate information about, and propose solutions to, animal welfare challenges with courage and integrity.
• At the discretion of the AVMA Executive Board, an award may not be presented in any given year.

Direct questions regarding this award to Kathy Sikora, Animal Welfare Division, ext 6635 (ksikora@avma.org).

Recent past recipients include:

2009 Kathryn Bayne, Maryland
2008 Dr. Lila Miller, New York, New York
2007 Dr. James Reynolds, Tulare, California
2006 Dr. John Madigan, Davis, California
2005 Dr. Ilona Rodan, Madison, Wisconsin
2004 Dr. John New, Knoxville, Tennessee
2003 Dr. Franklin M. Loew, Cambridge, Massachusetts
2002 Dr. Murray E. Fowler, Davis, California
2001 Dr. Nathan R. Brewer, Potomac, Maryland
2000 Dr. John F. Anderson, Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Nominations due February 1, 2010

Established in 1931, this award is designed to recognize distinguished members of the Association who have contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects. Veterinarians who have exerted outstanding leadership in building stronger local, state, or regional associations, or who have contributed to the improvement of the national organization, are eligible. The award consists of a Tiffany crystal sculpture and $500.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
AVMA members may nominate qualified veterinarians, who are members of the AVMA, for this award. To ensure that each nomination includes the necessary information, submit each using the official nomination form (PDF), being certain to complete all areas for requested information. In addition to a curriculum vitae with bibliography, please also provide in your cover letter a brief sketch of the nominee's professional background and a statement pertaining to the individual's qualifications for the award. Letters seconding, endorsing, or supporting nominations for awards will not be used in evaluating candidates.

Nominations should be sent to the Office of the Executive Vice President for receipt no later than the deadline date specified above. The AVMA Executive Board will review the nominations and select the recipient at its spring meeting. The AVMA will notify the awardee immediately thereafter, and the winner will be honored at that year's AVMA Annual Convention. An awardee may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Direct questions regarding this award to Julie Granstrom, Office of the Executive Vice President, ext 6605 (jgranstrom@avma.org).

Recent Recipients:

2009 Dr. James E. Nave, NV
2008 Dr. Peter F. Haynes, LA
2007 Dr. William J. McEniry, IL
2006 Dr. Allen Y. Miyahara, HI
2005 Dr. James A. Jarrett, GA
2004 Dr. Delano L. Proctor, Jr., KY
2003 Dr. Walter L. Martin, Jr., TN
2002 Dr. Marion T. Szatalowicz, WI
2001 Dr. R. L. Collinson, CA
2000 Dr. Owen R. Stevens, Jr., ME

Established in November 2005, this award was proposed by the Council on Research to recognize a veterinary researcher on the basis of lifetime achievement in basic, applied, or clinical research. Honorees will receive $5,000, which will be presented at the annual AVMA Convention, plus round-trip airfare to the Convention, and two days per diem. In addition, each honoree's name will be engraved on a plaque commemorating the Lifetime Excellence in Research Award. Nominees will be considered on the total impact their career has had on the veterinary or biomedical professions. This award is open to any veterinarian, either retired from or currently working in an academic, government, private, or public institution, or in clinical practice.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
No self-nominations will be considered. Nominations are to include a cover letter from nominator, letters of support from three individuals who are familiar with the nominee's work, a list of significant research achievements, and a concise curriculum vita (CV) including relevant publications. The cover letter from the nominator must include the name of the award; the name, mailing address, telephone number(s), E-mail address, and college and year of graduation of the nominee; the nature of the nominee's professional activity (type of practice or type of salaried work); organizational memberships (professional and scientific) of the nominee; a 300- to 320-word narrative sketch of the nominee's professional background; and a statement pertaining to the nominee's qualifications for the award.

Nominations should be mailed to the Education and Research Division for receipt no later than February 1. The AVMA Council on Research will review nominations and select the honoree at its spring meeting. The AVMA will notify honorees immediately thereafter, and award winners will be honored at that year's annual AVMA Convention. An honoree may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Direct questions regarding this award to Julie Horvath, Education and Research Division, ext 6778 (jhorvath@avma.org)

Nominations due by February 1, 2010

Recent Recipients:

2009 Dr. Simon Turner, Fort Collins, CO
2008 Dr. Charles C. Capen, Columbus, OH
2007 Dr. John Gorham, Pullman, WA
2006 Dr. Janice M. Miller, Ankeny, IA

Established in 1955 by the Council on Research, the AVMA Practitioner Research Award is given annually to a veterinarian in recognition of his or her achievements in research that have advanced the veterinary profession. A Tiffany crystal sculpture signifies the award, along with $500. It is presented to an active AVMA member whose research activity and contributions were conducted and published while engaged in private veterinary practice.

Nomination Procedure
No self-nominations will be considered. Nominations are to include a cover letter from the nominator, with significant research achievements of the nominee noted, and a concise curriculum vita (CV) including a listing of relevant publications. Please include, if available, a reprint of the most significant publication. The cover letter from the nominator must include the name of the award; the name, mailing address, telephone number(s), E-mail address, and college and year of graduation of the nominee; the nature of the nominee's current professional activity and professional activity when the research was completed and published (type of practice or type of salaried work); organizational memberships (professional and scientific) of the nominee; a 300- to 320-word narrative sketch of the nominee's professional background; and a statement pertaining to the nominee's qualifications for the award, including the nature of the nominee's research project(s).

Nominations should be mailed to the AVMA Education and Research Division for receipt no later than February 1. The AVMA Council on Research will review nominations and select the honoree at its spring meeting.

Direct questions regarding this award to Julie Horvath, Education and Research Division, ext 6778 (jhorvath@avma.org)

Nominations due by February 1, 2010

Recent Recipients:

2009 Dr. William Liska, Houston, TX
2008 None awarded
2007 None awarded
2006 Dr. Robyn E. Elmslie of Englewood, CO
2005 Dr. Lee Morgan, Washington, DC
2004 Dr. James C. Clement, NC
2003 Dr. David C. Bucholtz, MI
2002 Dr. Gregory A. Inskeep, IN
2001 None awarded
2000 None awarded
1999 Dr. H. Steve Conboy, KY
1998 Dr. Scott A. Dee, MN
1997 Dr. Thomas C. Bohanon, CO

Established in 2009 by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), this award honors a candidate's long-term contribution to the field of canine research. The honoree will receive $5,000 and a Tiffany award, which will be presented at the annual AVMA Convention, plus up to $1,000 to offset round trip airfare to the Convention and other travel expenses. All nominees must be active AVMA members.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
No self-nominations will be considered. Nominations are to include a cover letter from nominator, a list of significant research achievements, and a concise curriculum vita (CV) including relevant publications. The cover letter from the nominator must include the name of the award; the name, mailing address, telephone number(s), E-mail address, and college and year of graduation of the nominee; the nature of the nominee's professional activity (type of practice or type of salaried work); organizational memberships (professional and scientific) of the nominee; a 300- to 320-word narrative sketch of the nominee's professional background; and a statement pertaining to the nominee's qualifications for the award.

Nominations should be mailed to the AVMF for receipt no later than February 1. The AVMA Council on Research will review nominations and select the honoree at its spring meeting. The AVMF and AKC will notify honorees immediately thereafter, and award winners will be honored at that year's annual AVMA Convention. An honoree may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Direct questions regarding this award to Sheila Monahan, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, ext 6690 (smonahan@avma.org)

Nominations due by February 1, 2010

Established in 2009 by the Winn Feline Foundation and American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF), this award honors a candidate's contribution to advancing feline research. The honoree will receive $2,500 and a crystal sculpture, which will be presented at the annual AVMA Convention, plus up to $1,000 to offset round trip airfare to the Convention and other travel expenses. The recipient will also present at a seminar to be selected by the Winn Feline Foundation.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
To be considered, nominees must have received a Winn Feline Foundation grant within the last five years; have demonstrated Winn's mission and advanced feline medicine through their research; have a pattern of following good research study protocol; complete progress reports in a timely manner; and have their research published and acknowledged Winn as a donor of grants when appropriate.

No self-nominations will be considered. Nominations are to include a cover letter from nominator, a list of significant research achievements, and a concise curriculum vita (CV) including relevant publications. The cover letter from the nominator must include the name of the award; the name, mailing address, telephone number(s), E-mail address, and college and year of graduation of the nominee; the nature of the nominee's professional activity (type of practice or type of salaried work); organizational memberships (professional and scientific) of the nominee; a 300- to 320-word narrative sketch of the nominee's professional background; and a statement pertaining to the nominee's qualifications for the award.

Nominations should be mailed to the AVMF for receipt no later than February 1. The AVMA Council on Research will review nominations and select the honoree at its spring meeting. The AVMF and Winn Feline Foundation will notify honorees immediately thereafter, and award winners will be honored at that year's annual AVMA Convention. An honoree may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Direct questions regarding this award to Sheila Monahan, American Veterinary Medical Foundation, ext 6690 (smonahan@avma.org)

Nominations due by February 1, 2010

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Nomination Form (PDF)—Deadline: March 1, 2010

Named for the late Leo K. Bustad, DVM, PhD, a former dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Washington State University and a past president of the Delta Society, this award was developed to recognize the outstanding work of veterinarians in preserving and protecting human-animal relationships. The Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award is co-sponsored by the AVMA, Delta Society, and Hill's Pet Nutrition, Inc.

The award consists of a $5,000 grant to the winner with a $5,000 grant to the veterinary college/school or not-for-profit service program of the veterinarian's choice to further work in improving human-companion animal interactions. Also included is up to $5,000 in travel reimbursements (for family travel to the presentation ceremony and/or approved human-animal bond speaking engagements for 12 months following receipt of award). Deadline for nominations is March 1, 2010.

Award Criteria
Bustad nominees must be graduate veterinarians, AVMA members, and have demonstrable accomplishments in at least one of the following areas:

Practice—Been active for at least 5 years in practice and have exhibited a special sensitivity to the human-companion animal bond through documented work with various types of clients (including children, the elderly, people with disabilities, those grieving the loss of a pet, or other at-risk populations).

Community Service—Has assumed a leadership role for at least 3 years in human-companion animal interactive programs that serve the community. Examples include visiting, therapy, or resident animal programs in healthcare facilities; special population programs such as those for people with disabilities, prisoners, or children; and school or community-based programs that educate the public about the human-companion animal bond.

Teaching—For 3 years or more has actively incorporated the study of human-animal interactions into veterinary curricula and/or continuing education, as evidenced by continuous development of courses focused on increased sensitivity to human-companion animal bond issues.

Research—For 3 years or more has actively participated in research, including scholarly publication, which increases understanding of human-companion animal interactions, with applicability to veterinary medicine.

Anyone 18 years or older may nominate an eligible veterinarian by completing the nomination form (PDF) and returning the form and appropriate supporting materials (as described below) by March 1, 2010 to Bustad Award Committee, AVMA Animal Welfare Division, 1931 North Meacham Rd, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360.

Supporting Materials
The following must be included with the completed nomination form:

1. A detailed letter of nomination (not to exceed 3 or single-sided typed pages), which describes how the veterinarian has met the award criteria. The impact he/she has made in increasing understanding of the importance of the human-companion animal bond by veterinarians and/or the public should be clearly conveyed.
   
   
2. Letters of support containing relevant information on the nominee's qualifications for the award:
   • At least one, but no more than 3 letters (not to exceed 2 single-sided typed pages each) from the nominee's veterinary colleagues and/or local veterinary associations.
   • At lease one, but no more than 5 letters (not to exceed 2 single-sided typed pages each) from clients, staff, members of the community, and/or representatives of relevant institutions.
   
   
3. A copy of the nominee's resume or curriculum vitae (not to exceed 2 double-sided typed pages).
   
   
4. Two color photographs (at least 3" x 5") or a digital image of the nominee, which are suitable for publication.

Selection Process
The recipient will be chosen by a panel of six judges: three each from the AVMA and the Delta Society.

Direct questions regarding this award to Kathy Sikora, Animal Welfare Division, ext 6635 (ksikora@avma.org).

Recent past recipients include:

2009 Brian Forsgren, DVM, Ohio
2008 Jane Shaw, DVM, Colorado
2007 Samuel Costello, DVM, Ohio
2006 Richard Meadows, DVM, DABVP, Missouri
2005 Marie Suthers-McCabe, DVM, Virginia
2004 Kathy Mitchener, DVM, Tennessee
2003 Brenda Griffin, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Alabama
2002 Marty Becker, DVM, Idaho
2001 Bonnie V. Beaver, DVM, MS, DACVB, Texas
2000 Caroline B. Schaffer, DVM, Alabama

Nominations due February 1, 2010

Charles River established this award to recognize distinguished contributions to laboratory animal science and to promote educational growth in that field. The donor has stipulated that recipients must be AVMA members currently engaged in that field. The Charles River Commitment to Humane Animal Research Through Excellence and Responsibility (CHARTER) Program will process nominations, and the AVMA Executive Board will make the final selection. The prize consists of a plaque and a $2,500 award.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
Nominations are processed by the CHARTER Program and should be sent by letter directly to the Program at 251 Ballardvale Street, Wilmington, MA 01887. In addition to a curriculum vitae with bibliography, please also provide in your cover letter a brief sketch of the nominee's professional background and a statement pertaining to the individual's qualifications for the award. Letters seconding, endorsing, or supporting nominations for awards will not be used in evaluating candidates. The CHARTER Program will forward the nominees to the AVMA Executive Board. It will review nominations and select the recipient at its spring meeting. The AVMA will notify the awardee immediately thereafter, and the winner will be honored at that year's AVMA Annual Convention. An awardee may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Please direct questions regarding this award to Julie Granstrom, Office of the Executive Vice President, ext 6605 (jgranstrom@avma.org).

Recent Recipients:

2009 Dr. John G. Miller, MD
2008 Dr. Stephen W. Barthold, CA
2007 Dr. Susan Stein Cook, MI
2006 Capt. William S. Stokey, NC
2005 Dr. Michael D. Kastello, NJ
2004 Dr. Steele F. Mattingly, KY
2003 Dr. Hilton J. Klein, WI
2002 Dr. Margaret S. Landi, PA
2001 Dr. Robert O. Jacoby, CT
2000 Dr. Daniel H. Ringler, MI

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Nomination Form (PDF)—Deadline: February 1, 2010

This award is given annually to a non-veterinarian to recognize his/her achievements in advancing the welfare of animals via leadership, public service, education, research/product development, and/or advocacy. The AVMA's intent in bestowing this award is to encourage attention to animal welfare within the context of responsible animal use and to reward thoughtful and science-based animal welfare advocacy.

The award comprises a physical award, a $500 stipend, and reimbursement of expenses (in accord with AVMA policy) for travel of the recipient to the venue where the award will be presented.

Criteria

• Only non-veterinarians are eligible for the Humane Award. The Animal Welfare Award is the corresponding award for veterinarians.
• Nominations may be submitted by
  • Individuals 18 years or older (AVMA members and non-members) and
  • Organizations (governmental and nongovernmental)
• Nominations must reflect specific accomplishments in the field of animal welfare, as opposed to support and promotion of the human-animal bond. The latter, while laudable, is not the focus of this award.
• Nominations may be based on a sustained effort or an extraordinary single achievement in any or all of the following areas:
  • Leadership
  • Public Service (e.g., community programs, public policy development)
  • Research and/or product development
  • Education, and/or
  • Advocacy
• Recipients must be available and willing to attend a presentation ceremony and participate in other recognition activities.

Anyone may nominate an eligible individual by completing the nomination form (PDF) and returning the form and appropriate supporting material (as described below) by February 1, 2010 to Humane Award, AVMA Animal Welfare Division, 1931 North Meacham Rd, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360.

Supporting Material

• Each nomination must include:
  • A completed nomination form (located above),
  • A copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae/resume (not to exceed 2 double-sided typed pages),
  • A color photograph or digital image of the nominee that is suitable for publication, and
  • A detailed letter of nomination (not to exceed 3 single-sided typed pages), which describes how the nominee has met the award criteria.
• Each nomination may also include up to 3 letters of support (not to exceed 3 single-sided typed pages each) for the nomination from veterinarians, colleagues, or organizations.

Selection Process

• Members of the AVMA Animal Welfare Committee select the recipient of the Humane Award.
• Preference will be given to nominees who:
  • Recognize that science, ethics, and culture all contribute to how animals are used and cared for by people, and respect those contributions in arriving at solutions to animal welfare challenges,
  • Work with a variety of stakeholders to raise awareness of issues of concern and engage those stakeholders in seeking solutions to challenges,
  • Work actively to improve understanding of animal welfare needs and, when necessary, change human attitudes and behavior to ensure proper stewardship,
  • Communicate information about, and propose solutions to, animal welfare challenges with courage and integrity.
• At the discretion of the Animal Welfare Committee, an award may not be presented in any given year.

Direct questions regarding this award to Kathy Sikora, Animal Welfare Division, ext 6635 (ksikora@avma.org).

Recent past recipients include:

2009 Cynthia Bathurst, PhD, Illinois
2008 Sharon Harmon, Oregon
2007 Bernard Rollins, PhD, Colorado
2006 No Award Given
2005 Jeff Goodwin, PhD, Colorado
2004 Carolyn Danese, Georgia
2003 Detective Mike Duffey, Arizona
2002 Steve Dale, Illinois
2001 Victoria Goss, Ohio
2000 Richard Avanzino, California

Nominations due February 1, 2010

Distinct from the AVMA Award, this award was established in 2001 to recognize an individual veterinarian who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine and brought public honor and distinction to the profession through personal/professional activities that are conducted outside the areas of organized veterinary medicine and research. No individual may be nominated for both the AVMA Award and the Meritorious Service Award in the same year. The award consists of a Tiffany crystal sculpture and $500.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
AVMA members may nominate qualified veterinarians, who are members of the AVMA, for this award. To ensure that each nomination includes the necessary information, submit each using the official nomination form (PDF), being certain to complete all areas for requested information. In addition to a curriculum vitae with bibliography, please also provide in your cover letter a brief sketch of the nominee's professional background and a statement pertaining to the individual's qualifications for the award. Letters seconding, endorsing, or supporting nominations for awards will not be used in evaluating candidates.

Nominations should be sent to the Office of the Executive Vice President for receipt no later than the deadline date specified above. The House Advisory Committee will review the applications and forward three candidates to the AVMA Executive Board. It will review the nominations and select the recipient at its spring meeting. The AVMA will notify the awardee immediately thereafter, and the winner will be honored at that year's AVMA Annual Convention. An awardee may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Please direct questions regarding this award to Julie Granstrom, Office of the Executive Vice President, ext 6605 (jgranstrom@avma.org).

Recent Recipients:

2009 None awarded
2008 Dr. Theordore B. Robinson, PA
2007 Dr. Catherine Lund, RI
2006 Senator Wayne Allard, DC
2005 Dr. Early Maxwell "Max" Sink, NC
2004 Dr. W. Ron DeHaven, DC
2003 Dr. John Melcher, DC
2002 Dr. Bernard R. Pinckney, WA

Nomination Form (PDF) – Deadline: February 1, 2010

The Public Service Award, established in 1968, was proposed by the Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine to recognize an AVMA member veterinarian for long terms of outstanding public service or unusual contributions to the practice or science of public health and regulatory veterinary medicine. The recipient is presented with a Tiffany crystal sculpture, a $500 award and tickets to the awards luncheon.

Eligible veterinarians may be nominated by completing the nomination form (PDF) and returning the form and the appropriate supporting material (as described below) by February 1, 2010 to the Public Service Award, AVMA Scientific Activities Division, 1931 N. Meacham Rd., Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360.

Criteria

Eligible veterinarians include:

• An AVMA member who has rendered outstanding public service while employed by a municipal, county, state, or federal agency in the field of regulatory activities associated with animal disease prevention or control, food hygiene, or public health, and
• An AVMA member who, as a faculty member of veterinary college, has performed outstanding service in the education and training of veterinarians in these public service activities.

Supporting Material

• Each nomination must include:
  • A completed nomination form (located above),
  • A copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae/resume (not to exceed 2 double-sided typed pages),
  • A color photograph or digital image of the nominee that is suitable for publication, and
  • A detailed letter of nomination (not to exceed 3 single-sided typed pages), which describes how the nominee has met the award criteria.
• Each nomination may also include up to 3 letters of support (not to exceed 3 single-sided typed pages each) for the nomination from colleagues, clients, or organizations.

Selection Process

The recipient will be chosen by the Council on Public Health and Regulatory Veterinary Medicine.

Direct questions regarding this award to Ellen Pietka, Scientific Activities Division, ext: 6777 (epietka@avma.org).

Recent past recipients include:

2009 Dr. Richard Rausch, WA
2008 Dr. Daniel E. Lafontaine, SC
2007 Dr. Michael Pullen, MN
2006 Dr. James Roth, IA
2005 Dr. William Ingalls, OH
2004 Dr. Lee M. Myers, GA
2003 Dr. Thomas J. Hagerty, MN
2002 Dr. Joseph L. Blair, VA
2001 Dr. James K. Payne, FL
2000 Dr. David W. Dreesen, GA
1999 Dr. George W. Beran, IA
1998 Dr. Russell J. Martin, IL
1997 Dr. Keith A. Clark, TX

Nominations due February 1, 2010

Initially established in 1957 from a proposal by the Gaines Dog Research Center, the award was subsequently offered by Heinz Pet Products, and known as the Innovative Veterinary Diets Fido Award, and is now sponsored by Royal Canin Veterinary Diet. The basis of the award is to foster progress in small animal medicine and surgery. Royal Canin Veterinary Diet annually offers the award to a veterinarian whose work (within the preceding five years) in either clinical research or the basic sciences is judged to have contributed significantly to the advancement of the field. The award consists of a "Fido" statuette and $1,000.

Nomination and Selection Procedures
Nominations may be made by anyone and should include a description of the work performed, its contributions to small animal medicine and surgery, a pertinent bibliography, and suitable biographic information. To ensure that each nomination includes the necessary information, submit each using the official nomination form (PDF), being certain to complete all areas for requested information. In addition to a curriculum vitae with bibliography, please also provide in your cover letter a brief sketch of the nominee's professional background and a statement pertaining to the individual's qualifications for the award. Letters seconding, endorsing, or supporting nominations for awards will not be used in evaluating candidates.

Nominations should be sent to the Office of the Executive Vice President for receipt no later than the deadline date specified above. The AVMA Executive Board will review nominations and select the recipient at its spring meeting. The AVMA will notify the awardee immediately thereafter, and the winner will be honored at that year's AVMA Annual Convention. An awardee may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Direct questions regarding this award to Julie Granstrom, Office of the Executive Vice President, ext 6605 (jgranstrom@avma.org).

Recent Recipients:

2009 Dr. Scott A. Brown, GA
2008 No Award Given
2007 No Award Given
2006 No Award Given
2005 No Award Given
2004 Dr. Steven Craig Budsberg, GA
2003 Dr. Clarence Rawlings, GA
2002 Dr. Alfred M. Legendre, TN
2001 No Award Given
2000 No Award Given

Nominations due February 1, 2010

In 1934, funds raised for the entertainment of delegates to the XIIth International Veterinary Congress held in New York that year resulted in an unexpended balance. The U.S. Committee on Finance of that Congress met in 1936 to consider utilization of the unexpended money and voted that the sum of $5,000 should be turned over to the AVMA for investment in U.S. Treasury bonds, the interest to be used each year for an award to be known as the XIIth International Veterinary Congress Prize that recognizes outstanding service by a member of the Association who has contributed to international understanding of veterinary medicine. The award consists of a Tiffany crystal sculpture and $500.

Nominations and Selection Procedures
AVMA members may nominate qualified veterinarians, who are members of the AVMA, for this award. To ensure that each nomination includes the necessary information, submit each using the official nomination form (PDF), being certain to complete all areas for requested information. In addition to a curriculum vitae with bibliography, please also provide in your cover letter a brief sketch of the nominee's professional background and a statement pertaining to the individual's qualifications for the award. Letters seconding, endorsing, or supporting nominations for awards will not be used in evaluating candidates.

Nominations should be sent to the Office of the Executive Vice President for receipt no later than the deadline date specified above. The AVMA Executive Board will review nominations and select the recipient at its spring meeting. The AVMA will notify the awardee immediately thereafter, and the winner will be honored at that year's AVMA Annual Convention. An awardee may not be selected in a given year if no nominee for that year meets the criteria for selection.

Direct questions regarding this award to Julie Granstrom, Office of the Executive Vice President, ext 6605 (jgranstrom@avma.org).

Recent Recipients:

2009 Dr. Karen M. Becker, MD
2008 Dr. Colin F. Burrows, FL
2007 Dr. M.D. (Mo) Salman, CO
2006 Dr. David M. Sherman, MA
2005 Dr. Joe Kornegay, MO
2004 Dr. Bernard C. Easterday, WI
2003 Dr. Albrecht K. Eugster, TX
2002 Dr. Charles M. Barnes, TX
2001 Dr. James A. Roth, IA
2000 Dr. Leon H. Russell, TX