 Nomination Form—Deadline: February 1, 2012
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 crystal sculpture and a $500 award.
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, 2012 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 Jennifer McBride, Scientific Activities Division, ext: 6712.
Recent Recipients:
2011 Dr. John Huntley, WA
2010 Dr. Lisa A. Conti, FL
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
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