Professor Bob Michell Honoured 

BVA Congress, 29 September 2007 

Professor Bob Michell BSc BVetMed PhD DSc FRSA MRCVS was today (Saturday) announced as the recipient of the British Veterinary Association’s most prestigious scientific award.

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 Michell during the Awards Ceremony at the BVA’s Annual Congress in Belfast today (Saturday).

Notes for Editors

1. Biographical details on Professor Michell

2. 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. 

3. For the Congress press office please contact the Europa Hotel front desk on 028 9026 6002 and ask for the 'BVA press office'.  The press office back at BVA HQ in London is on 020 7908 6340.  Alternative numbers are 07810 43 37 30 and 07929 62 03 25.

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