AVMA Career Achievement in Canine Research Award

This award honors an AVMA member veterinarian’s long-term contributions to advancing canine research.

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

Nomination requirements

• Letter of nomination summarizing the nominee’s professional background including current professional activity, statement of significant research 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 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 Council on Research selects the recipient, with confirmation by the AVMA Board of Directors
• Nominees are evaluated with respect to significance and scope of research achievement relative to canine health
• A recipient may not be selected in a given year if no nominee meets the criteria
• The recipient will receive a $2,500 honorarium and a crystal award