The British Small Animal Veterinary Association has opened nominations for its 2025 awards.

The award categories are:

  • The Bourgelat Award - For outstanding international contribution to small animal practice or science in their widest context.
  • The Simon Award - Recognising contributions to the advancement of all aspects of small animal surgery.
  • The Woodrow Award - For significant contributions to the advancement of small animal medicine.
  • The Amoroso Award - Honouring contributions to undergraduate teaching of small animal studies. Presented by Hill’s.
  • The Blaine Award - For contributions to the advancement of all aspects of non‑client facing small animal veterinary medicine.
  • The Bruce Vivash Jones Veterinary Nurse Award - Recognising outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary nursing.
  • The Ray Butcher Award - For a non-veterinary individual who has been an ‘unsung hero’ by making a significant contribution to animal welfare in the community.
  • The J.A. Wight Memorial Award - For a qualified veterinarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the welfare of companion animals. Presented by the Blue Cross.

Nominations are welcome from both BSAVA members and non-members.

Nominations close on 30th October 2024 and the winners will be announced on 16th January 2025.

The BSAVA awards ceremony will take place at the reinvented Congress and Expo 2025, taking place at Manchester Central in March.

https://www.bsava.com/awards.

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