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Nomination period for RCVS Honours extended by a month

13 September 2016

We have extended the nomination period for our three honours in order to encourage more people to make a nomination for those they believe deserve to be recognised for their achievements.

The original deadline for nominations for the three honours (the Queen’s Medal, Golden Jubilee Award and Honorary Associateship) was Friday 16 September – this has now been moved to Friday 21 October 2016.

Chris Tufnell at RCVS Day 2016Chris Tufnell (pictured right), President of the RCVS, said: “Do you know someone who goes above-and-beyond the call of duty? Whose achievements have had a tangible impact on their profession or the veterinary and animal health and welfare sector at large?

"Then we would strongly encourage you to nominate them for an RCVS Honour. Those who are successful will receive their award at our Annual General Meeting and Awards Day where their achievements will be described and recognised in front of their peers.”

The Queen’s Medal was introduced in 2013 and is the highest honour that we can bestow upon a veterinary surgeon in recognition of those who have achieved a highly distinguished career and outstanding achievements. Nominations can be made by any Member of the RCVS in respect of another veterinary surgeon.

The Golden Jubilee Award was introduced in 2011 to mark the 50th anniversary of our first training course for veterinary nurses and now recognises those nurses who are taking a leadership role within the profession. Nominations can be made by either veterinary nurses or veterinary surgeons in respect of a veterinary nurse.

Finally, nominations can also be made for Honorary Associateship which is eligible for those who, while not veterinary surgeons or nurses, have had a significant impact in the veterinary field. Previous winners have included scientists, farmers, farriers, educationalists and journalists.

Further information about making nominations for each of these awards, including nominations forms, are available. All awards will be bestowed at RCVS Day 2017 in July next year.

Those with questions about making a nomination can contact Peris Dean, Executive Secretary, on [email protected]

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