Professor Agnes Winter honoured

Professor Agnes Winter BVSc PhD DSHP DipECSRHM MRCVS FRAgS was today (Saturday) announced as the recipient of the British Veterinary Association’s most prestigious scientific award.

Professor Winter has had a highly distinguished career in veterinary teaching and research which she has dedicated to improving sheep health and welfare and encouraging dissemination of her expert knowledge to veterinary students, farmers, government and other relevant organisations.

The Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal, awarded to mark and recognise work of outstanding merit, which it is considered will encourage the advancement of veterinary science, were presented to Professor Winter during the Awards Ceremony at the BVA’s Annual Congress in Cardiff today (Saturday). 

Notes for editors

1.         Professor Agnes Winter lived in North Wales for 40 years, being very much part of the farming community there:  since retiring she has returned to her native Yorkshire. 

2.         Biographical details and a photograph of Professor Winter

3.         The first Dalrymple-Champneys Award was made at the Association's 1934 Annual Congress and was presented by Sir Weldon Dalrymple-Champneys as a mark of the esteem with which he held the veterinary profession.  The object of this award is that a presentation be made to a member of the BVA to mark and recognise work of outstanding merit, which it is considered will encourage the advancement of veterinary science.    Each year a Selection Committee elects the recipient of the award from nominations submitted by members of the Association. 

4.         For further information please contact the BVA press office