Honours & Awards

A chance to recognise outstanding achievement

The public expects veterinary professionals to meet high standards. Sometimes, however, individuals far exceed expectation, and we feel this ought to be recognised.

Our Honours & Awards recognise and celebrate a breadth of achievement across the veterinary world and encompass, for example, veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses and laypeople who have contributed to the health and welfare of animals, to the veterinary profession as a whole or public health.

If you know someone whose achievements are outstanding and who has worked above-and-beyond the call of duty in the fields of veterinary medicine or science, or related areas, you can use the RCVS Honours & Awards to try and ensure that they are considered for wider recognition.

The nomination period for RCVS Awards 2024 is now open. Details on how to nominate and put forward your candidate for each award can be found in the guidance document found below, as well as the individual PDF nomination forms. 

Before making a nomination please make sure to consult the Honours & Awards guidance document. 

Please note: the deadline for nominations is Friday 15 December 2023. 

Below is a video featuring footage of and interviews with some of the 2023 Honours & Awards recipients at Royal College Day. 

The Honours

For more information about each of the RCVS Honours & Awards please click on the links below:

• The Queen's Medal
• The Veterinary Nursing Golden Jubilee Award
• The RCVS International Award
• The RCVS Impact Award
• The RCVS Inspiration Award
• Honorary Associateship
• The RCVS Compassion Award
• The RCVS Student Community Award 

Any questions?

If you have any questions about RCVS Honours & Awards, please contact Luke Bishop, RCVS Media & Publications Manager, on [email protected]