Each year, the British Small Animal Veterinary Association presents awards in recognition of the contributions made by individuals working in the field of small animal medicine and surgery.
In most cases, nominations come from Members of the Association, and are considered in December by the Awards Committee, comprising the Presidents of the BSAVA, RCVS and BVA together with the chairmen of the BSAVA’s Scientific and Publications Committees. For information about the 2008 awards please email the Honorary Secretary, Grant Petrie - secretary@bsava.com.
Amoroso Award This award is presented annually by Hill’s Pet Nutrition Ltd and takes the form of a textbook of the awardees choice and a cheque.
The award was instituted in memory of the late Professor E.C. Amoroso of the Royal Veterinary College. It is presented for outstanding contributions to small animal studies by a nonclinical member of university staff.
2008 Winner
Christopher Helps
Blaine Award This award is presented annually by Royal Canin for outstanding contributions to the advancement of small animal veterinary medicine or surgery.
The award takes the form of a plaque and a cheque. Veterinarians and non-veterinarians are eligible as recipients of this award.
2008 Winner
Joanna Dukes McEwan
Bourgelat Award This award is presented annually by the BSAVA as the primary international recognition for really outstanding contributions to the field of small animal practice.
2008 Winner
Rebecca Stepien
CRA Award The clinical research abstracts are an important part of the Scientific Programme of BSAVA Congress, and the Association offers three prizes each year for the best abstracts presented by a resident or student in the general areas of medicine and surgery and a Practitioner award.
The criteria used in judging the abstracts include the likely impact of the work presented, the quality of the written abstract and the originality of the work. The award takes the form of £300 to be spent on continuing education, either in the UK or overseas.
2008 Winners
Yet to be announced
Dunkin Award This award is presented by Schering-Plough for the most valuable article published in the Journal of Small Animal Practice by a small animal practitioner during the 12 months ending on 31st October prior to the Annual General Meeting of the Association.
2008 Winner
This award is not being presented in 2008 as no paper fully met the criteria.
Frank Beattie Award The scholarship was established in 1988 in memory of Frank Beattie; a well-respected veterinary surgeon and a long-standing member of the BSAVA. It is awarded annually from a generous gift given by Frank’s widow, Annie.
The scholarship, worth £2000, is to help a member of the BSAVA to undertake a trip abroad to study a particular aspect of veterinary practice.
2008 Winner
Karen Wendlandt
J A Wight Memorial This award is presented annually by the Blue Cross Animal Welfare Charity and takes the form of an inscribed figure and a cheque. The award celebrates the memory of Alf Wight, otherwise known to millions as the fictitious James Herriot.
Veterinarians on the RCVS register are eligible as recipients of the award which is presented to recognised outstanding contributions to the welfare of companion animals.
2008 Winner
Chris Laurence
Melton Award Since 1981 this award has been presented annually by Royal Canin for meritorious contributions by veterinary surgeons to small animal veterinary practice. The award is open only to veterinary surgeons in general practice. Prior to 1981 the award was made for meritorious work in the field of avian science.
The award takes the form of a scroll and cheque.
2008 Winner
Stuart McArthur
Petsavers Award This award is presented annually by the BSAVA for the best published clinical paper in the year, up to the November in which the award is made.
2008 Winner
Penny Watson
Simon Award This award is presented annually to a member of the BSAVA for outstanding contribution in the field of veterinary surgery. The award takes the form of a statuette of ‘Simon’, a golden retriever. Simon, the property of Mr J. Thomas, a blind telephone operator, had become blind and had his sight restored by surgery, thus enabling him to resume his full duties as a guide dog. Mr Thomas, in appreciation of the work and surgical skill which had made this possible, inaugurated and made this award at the 1962 Annual Congress of the BSAVA.
2008 Winner
Duncan Lascelles
Vet Nursing Awards Each year, the BSAVA presents awards to the student nurses achieving the highest marks in the NVQ Level 2 and Level 3 veterinary nursing examinations. The awards take the form of a scroll and engraved nurse’s watch.
2008 Winners This year Amanda Simmonds received the highest marks in Level 2, and Sula Bancroft & Fiona Viveash share the top scores in Level 3.
Woodrow Award This award is presented annually by the BSAVA to a member for outstanding contribution in the field of small animal veterinary medicine. The award takes the form of a scroll. It is in memory of C.E. Woodrow, a founder member of the Association and its first president.
2008 Winner
Severine Tasker
Petplan Awards
The Petplan awards are not part of the BSAVA Awards ceremony, but are presented during Congress and this event is always well attended.
The Petplan Veterinary Awards acknowledge the dedication and commitment of veterinary staff working in practice. Petplan was delighted with the high attendance and profile that was achieved at the eighth annual Veterinary Awards ceremony last year and are now working to make the 2008 awards even more successful.
