Guidelines for Nomination for President's Award

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A nominee should be a person who has contributed in an outstanding practical way to the field of veterinary science or practice. Continuing to make the effort under less-than-ideal conditions, cement friendships and develop linkages of ongoing value within the profession and society should be part of the assessment criteria. 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.

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

The President of the Australian Veterinary Association.

Self-nominations will not be considered.

The President in consultation with AVA Board will decide on the recipient.

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.

Contribution
The field of activity is not as important as the impact of the effort. Relevant activities could include training, technology transfer producing economic or social benefits, improving societal and governmental understanding of animal issues, establishment of mutually beneficial business linkages etc. Sustained effort in continuing the work is an important criterion.

Opportunities and initiatives
The recipient will be drawn from a variety of occupational sectors. However, consideration should be given to how well the recipient creates and also develops opportunities to contribute without the resources and facilities available during the conduct of the work.

Activities
Activities carried out in the preceding five years will be considered. As much as possible, the activities should have been carried out in Australia but may be beneficial to the global veterinary community. The achievement should reflect well on the person, the profession and the Association.

A curriculum vitae should be provided. Details of dates and periods spent in the execution of the work should be given. 

  • Engraved trophy
  • One complimentary ticket to the AVA Gala Dinner where the award will be presented