The AVMA Award

This award recognizes a distinguished AVMA member veterinarian who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine in its organizational aspects.

Nomination criteria

• Nominee must be an AVMA member veterinarian
• Nominations may be submitted by any individual (AVMA member or non-member) or organization (governmental and non-governmental)
• Self-nominations will not be considered
• Nominee has exerted outstanding leadership in building stronger local, state, or regional associations, or who has contributed to the improvement of the national organization

Nomination requirements

• Letter of nomination summarizing the nominee’s professional background including current professional activity, statement of significant achievements, and how the nominee meets qualifications for the award
• Interactive PDF nomination form
• Curriculum vitae/resume, including relevant publications(not to exceed four single-sided typed pages)
• Up to three letters of support from veterinarians, colleagues, clients or organizations(not to exceed two single-sided pages each)
• Digital high resolution (300 d.p.i.) colored headshot photograph, suitable for publication
  • 8” x 10”
  • TIF or JPG format
  • See photograph guidelines

Selection process

• The AVMA Board of Directors selects the recipient
• A recipient may not be selected in a given year if no nominee meets the criteria
• The award recipient will receive one round-trip coach airfare in the name of the recipient, two nights' hotel accommodations, and registration (if applicable) to the event designated by the AVMA where the physical award will be presented