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Not Sure Which 2025 CVMA Award Best Suits Your Nominee? We Can Help!

November 22, 2024

Nominations are due January 31, 2025

Do you know a fellow veterinary professional who truly deserves to be recognized? The 2025 CVMA Awards provide an excellent opportunity  to celebrate one another’s hard work, dedication, and positive impact on the profession. Whether it’s a veterinarian who always goes the extra mile, a colleague leading the way in animal welfare, or an outstanding educator who’s inspiring the next generation, this is your opportunity to honour their achievements. Nominating a peer is a meaningful way to show your appreciation for those who make a difference in the veterinary profession every day.

Each year, through its awards program, the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) proudly recognizes individuals and teams who have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership, and tireless commitment to Canada's veterinary community.

Award recipients receive complimentary registration to the 2025 CVMA convention in Victoria, British Colombia from June 25 to 29, in addition to other prizes specific to each award.

AWARD ELIGIBILITY
Award nominees (excluding those nominated for Honourary Membership) must be current CVMA members; however, they can be nominated by non-members. We invite you to consider nominating a deserving colleague for one of the following CVMA’s prestigious awards.

Thinking About Nominating Someone?

  • Do you know an individual who has rendered distinguished service to the profession, whether residing in Canada or elsewhere? Consider nominating them for CVMA Honourary Membership.
  • Do you know someone that displays leadership in the care and well-being of animals? Nominate them for the CVMA Humane Award (sponsored by Merck Animal Health).
  • Do you know someone who makes contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine in an industry role? Submit a nomination for the CVMA Industry Award.
  • Do you know a CVMA member that should be recognized for their long and outstanding service on CVMA Council, Executive, Boards, and Committees or for outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession? Consider nominating them for the CVMA Distinguished Member Award.
  • Do you know a veterinary practice team who has shown outstanding achievements within their local community? Nominate them for the CVMA Practice of the Year Award (sponsored by Scotiabank).
  • Do you know someone who works in small animal practice, clinical research, or basic sciences who contributes to the advancement of small animal medicine, surgery, or small animal practice management? Submit a nomination for the CVMA Small Animal Practitioner Award (sponsored by Petsecure Pet Health Insurance).
  • Do you know someone who works in large animal practice, clinical research, or basic sciences who contributes to the advancement of large animal medicine and surgery, including herd health management? Consider nominating them for the Merck Veterinary Award (sponsored by Merck Animal Health).

NOMINATIONS
Award recipient selection is based solely on the information provided in the nomination package.

Please submit nominations directly through the CVMA website here.

Include the following supporting documents as part of the nomination submission:

  • Outline of nominee’s key professional accomplishments (maximum of 1,000 words)
  • Letters of support (maximum of five letters, 500 words each)
  • Newspaper articles (maximum of two articles written within the last two years)
  • Articles written by nominee (maximum of three articles)

Nomination submissions are due by January 31, 2025.

Find more information under the CVMA Awards page of our website.