BVA Outstanding Service Award

This award recognises an individual who has provided outstanding services to the veterinary profession or animal welfare, commanding international or inter-professional recognition for their work.

They are known for leading important projects or contributing significantly to key initiatives which made a meaningful impact on animal welfare or the veterinary profession.  

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Entry criteria: 

  • Noteworthy contributions
    Has made outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession or animal welfare. Evidence should include specific projects, roles and/or initiatives undertaken. 

  • Widespread impact 
    Clear evidence of the difference their contribution or service has made to the veterinary profession or animal welfare. For example, specific project successes, examples of inter-professional collaboration, or efforts to improve recognition of the value of veterinary science among wider stakeholders.  

  • Professional respect and recognition  
    Evidence their work is judged as being of a calibre commanding international or inter-professional recognition. 

 

Please note that this award is open to MRCVS only.

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How will this award be judged? 

Judges will score nominations based on the entry criteria. It is not necessary to evidence all criteria, however this will enable a higher score at judging. Please give as much detail as possible.

2026 nominations now closed.