Guidelines for Nomination for Kesteven Medal

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It is open to both member and non-member Australian veterinarians.

Strong candidates for the Kesteven Medal will be those who continue to make the effort under difficult conditions, conduct themselves well in the low and middle-income countries, show empathy for counterparts, cement friendships and develop linkages of ongoing value. Commitment and compassion in the performance of the achievement are criteria for the award. Self interest should not be the only motive for undertaking the work.

Drawn from a variety of occupations, from salaried posts in international aid organisations to private veterinarians whose advanced skills and experience give them opportunities to enhance livestock production in low and middle-income countries.

As much as possible the effort should be identified with the Australian veterinary profession and to a lesser extent Australian society. The achievement should reflect well on the person's veterinary training and experience in Australia, and the support of Australian institutions and the Australian community in making the achievement possible.

Only one award may be given in any one year and the award will not be given if a suitable recipient cannot be identified.

Nominations may be submitted by AVA members, AVA Groups Committees and ANZCVS members. 

Self-nominations will not be considered.

The AVA Awards Committee is responsible for receiving the nominations and ensuring that recipients have been judged as per the criteria.

The AVA Board ratifies the recipients before they are announced to ensure suitability of all recipients.

Secrecy should be maintained in relation to nominations.

It may be necessary to speak with the nominee to obtain information required for submitting but we ask that you do this discreetly and let them know that nominations do not guarantee success.

If not successful, the same nominee can be put forward for a further 2 years following their first nomination.

Please note that these nominations will not occur automatically. Subsequent nominations must be resubmitted to ensure that all relevant information is accurate and up to date.

After 2 years the nominator will have to apply to the Awards Committee (via Peta Bortfield) to request consideration to be able to submit another nomination.

 

The Awards Committee will not provide feedback on the nominations as they are confidential.

contributed to international activities, how they have shown this under difficult conditions and how they conducted themselves. This will be provided by:

  • Their curriculum vitae with emphasis on international activities. Details of dates and periods spent in the execution of the international work should be given.
  • Statements from referees who have observed the candidate's international activities at close quarters. The references are to be included with the nomination.
  • Specific examples of the candidate's work in international projects including information on the success of the project, training aspects of the project, difficulties overcome and the candidate’s interaction with colleagues in that country.
  • Engraved trophy
  • One complimentary ticket to the AVA Gala Dinner where the award will be presented