Award Categories Nominate an Outstanding Colleague for the 2023 CVMA Awards!

Every year, the CVMA recognizes and awards veterinary professionals and animals who have shown extraordinary dedication to the veterinary profession and community. Do you know a colleague or individual who has gone the extra mile, perhaps taking time out of their busy schedule to mentor others, volunteer for a cause, or participate in organized veterinary medicine? Don’t let their efforts go unnoticed. Nominate them for a CVMA Award! In addition to receiving an award, winners will be recognized in the May/June issue of California Veterinarian and honored at next year’s CVMA Awards and Installation Ceremony.

Lifetime Achievement

This is the CVMA’s most prestigious award, recognizing a member of the CVMA who has made noteworthy contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine. The award honors veterinarians who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in organized veterinary medicine or otherwise contributed significantly to veterinary medicine in California.

Distinguished Life Membership

Distinguished Life Membership is the CVMA’s highest membership category and is awarded to an individual who has significantly exceeded membership obligations through active participation in CVMA leadership. Nominees must have been a CVMA member for at least 25 years.

California Animal Hall of Fame

This award honors animals who exemplify the affection, loyalty, security, and value of the humananimal bond through unselfish and courageous accomplishments.

Outstanding RVT of the Year in Private Practice

This award honors RVTs in private practice who possess outstanding professional ability, taking into account educational achievements, individual contributions, professional affiliations, and special experience that sets these RVTs apart from others.

Linda Markland Outstanding RVT of the Year in Non-Private Practice

In 2012, this award was renamed to honor Linda Markland, who exemplifies the hallmarks of this award. The award recognizes RVTs in non-private practice who possess outstanding professional ability, considering educational achievements, individual contributions, professional affiliations, and special experience that sets these RVTs apart from others.

RVT’s Outstanding DVM of the Year in California

This honor emphasizes the importance of an educated, certified professional technical staff, and is awarded to a progressive veterinarian who utilizes their RVTs and staff to their fullest potential.

Meritorious Service Award

Nominees for this award can be an individual giving special attention to the human-animal bond, a special program or service offered by an organization, or a media publication that demonstrates a commitment to coverage of veterinary or animal-related stories.

Outstanding Service Award

This award honors those who have been excellent representatives of the profession through active community involvement and/or veterinary service, including participation in veterinary and/or nonveterinary groups and associations.

Additional descriptions of each award, nominating criteria, and nomination forms are available under the Membership tab at cvma.net. You may also contact the CVMA by calling 800.655.2862 or via email at staff@cvma.net for more information and nomination forms.

Deadline for nominations is January 6, 2023