Do you know an AASV member whose dedication to the association and the swine industry is worthy of recognition? The AASV Awards Committee requests nominations for the following awards – including a new award for Outstanding Swine Academic of the Year – to be presented at the 53rd AASV Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. See below for a description of each award and the nomination procedure. If you are wondering who has (or has not) received each award in the past, visit aasv.org/aasv.awards.htm. Nominations are due December 15.
AASV Awards
Outstanding Swine Academic (new) – 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.
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, who has demonstrated the ideals of exemplary service and proficiency early in his or her career. [DVM/VMD graduates of 2016 through 2020 will be considered for the 2022 award.]
To Nominate
Nomination letters should specify the award and cite the qualifications of the candidate for the award. Submit to: AASV Awards Committee, 830 26th Street, Perry, Iowa 50220, aasv@aasv.org. Emailed submissions (Word or PDF documents) are preferred.