The 2025 AASV Annual Meeting theme exhorts each of us to “be the pig’s champion.” As nominations open for the awards to be presented at the meeting, it seems fitting to ask, “Who are the champions of AASV?” That is, who are the members that elevate the profession by striving for excellence in their role within it?
Who comes to your mind as a champion industry leader? A first-rate teacher or researcher? An exemplary tech services veterinarian? Someone who says “yes” and does a great job when asked to serve the association? An outstanding practitioner or young swine vet? It is time to give them the recognition they deserve! Nominate them for one of the following six awards to be presented in San Francisco, California.
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 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 (AASV member) 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.
Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year
Given annually to an AASV member employed in academia who has demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, and service to the swine veterinary profession. Faculty members, graduate students, and researchers are eligible to receive this award.
Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year
Given annually to a swine veterinarian who is an AASV member, 5 years or less post graduation, who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his or her career. AASV members who received their veterinary degree in 2019 through 2023 are eligible to be considered for the 2025 award.
Are you wondering who has been recognized in the past? See https://www.aasv.org/awards/ for a list of the previous recipients of each award.
Nominations are due December 11. The nomination letter should specify the award and cite the qualifications of the candidate for the award. Submit nominations by email, aasv@aasv.org, or mail to 830 26th Street, Perry, Iowa 50220.