The AASV Awards Committee has received several nominations for the Tech Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian award, but is lacking nominations for the other awards categories. Now is the time to nominate an outstanding AASV member for recognition! Nominations are due December 15 for the following five awards to be presented at the upcoming AASV annual meeting in Denver:
Howard Dunne Memorial Award – Given annually to an AASV member who has made a significant contribution and rendered outstanding service to the AASV and the swine industry.
Meritorious Service Award – Given annually to an individual who has consistently given time and effort to the association in the area of service to the AASV members, AASV officers, and the AASV staff.
Swine Practitioner of the Year – Given annually to the swine practitioner (AASV member) who has demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency in the delivery of veterinary service to his or her clients.
Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year – Given annually to the technical services or allied industry veterinarian who has demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of veterinary service to his or her company and its clients as well as given tirelessly in service to the AASV and the swine industry.
Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year – Given annually to a swine veterinarian who is an AASV member, 5 years or less post-graduation (DVM received 2006-2010), who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his or her career.
The nomination letter should specify the award and cite the qualifications of the candidate for the award. Submit to:
AASV
830 26th Street
Perry, Iowa 50220
Fax: 515-465-3832
aasv@aasv.org.