AVA Awards Program
The Australian Veterinary Association recognises service to the association or the veterinary profession through a program of awards and prizes.
Gilruth Prize - AVA's most prestigious award. It is awarded to members and non-members for outstanding service to veterinary science in Australia. Unsuccessful nominees from the previous two years are automatically included in the nominations put forward for judging.
Guidelines
Kesteven Medal - Awarded to members for distinguished contributions to international veterinary science by providing technical and scientific assistance to developing countries. Unsuccessful nominees from the previous two years are automatically included in the nominations put forward for judging.
President's Award - Awarded by the President and the AVA Board preferably to a veterinarian who makes an outstanding practical contribution to veterinary science or practice in Australia, especially during the preceding five years.
Fellow Awards - Awarded to members for outstanding service to the association.
Honorary Membership - Awarded to eminent non-veterinarians for services to the AVA or the veterinary profession.
Meritorious Service Awards - Awarded to members or non-members (who are not eligible for membership of the association). The Meritorious Service Award recognises special or long-term service to the AVA, its divisions, branches or special interest groups.
Guidelines
Kendall Oration and Medal - Awarded when the AVA Annual Conference is held in Canberra or Melbourne to commemorate the occasion.
Guidelines
Don Kerr Veterinary Student Award - Awarded to a final year veterinary student from one of the veterinary schools. This award recognises academic achievement and exceptional commitment to cattle medicine.
Nominations
Find the forms and criteria to nomiate on our Nomination Forms page.