October 2008               return to newsletter contents page

Call for Nominations: AVDA Lifetime Achievement Award

In 2008, the AVDA Lifetime Achievement Award was established. AVDA honored two lifetime award recipients at the 2008 annual conference, Dr. Bob Danielson of MWI Veterinary Supply and E. Thomas Corcoran of Fort Dodge Animal Health. AVDA will once again recognize individuals at the 2009 Annual Conference for their dedication to the animal health industry.

If you would like to nominate someone for this award please review the criteria below and submit a completed application by January 9, 2009. Click here to download the application. You may fax or e-mail your application to 443-640-1086 or Kaymie Thompson Owen.

Criteria for the Lifetime Achievement Award

1. The award may be presented to one, two or more deserving individuals each year at the annual conference. However, the AVDA Board may also decide not to give out the award in any given year if, in their discretion, there are no deserving candidates nominated.

2. The award can be presented to either a member or a non-member.

3. The award may recognize dedication and service to the animal health industry, and/or years of participation in the animal health industry, with a minimum of 20 years in the industry.

4. The AVDA board shall determine who receives the award(s).

5. The board will accept nominations from AVDA members. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

6. Nominations for persons not selected for the award in one year may be resubmitted provided the person still meets professional criteria.

7. The award is formally presented at the AVDA Awards Ceremony during the AVDA Annual Conference.

Please click here to download the award application.