Call for Nominations for the 2022 CVMA Awards

The veterinary profession has continued to prove its resiliency and flexibility throughout another year of obstacles and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While all veterinary professionals have had to learn how to navigate this difficult period, some colleagues have shone due to their exceptional work, dedication, and determination. Why not acknowledge their efforts by nominating them for a CVMA award? In addition to receiving an award, winners will be recognized in the May/June issue of the California Veterinarian and honored at next year’s CVMA Awards and Installation Ceremony.

CVMA Award Categories

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. Veterinarians who have exerted outstanding leadership in organized veterinary medicine and/or who have otherwise contributed significantly to veterinary medicine in California are honored.

Distinguished Life Membership

Distinguished Life Membership is the CVMA’s highest membership honor and is awarded to an individual who has significantly exceeded membership obligations through active participation in CVMA leadership.

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 practices who possess outstanding professional ability and takes into account educational achievements, individual contributions, professional affiliations, and special experience that sets them apart from others.

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Linda Markland RVT of the Year in Non-Private Practice

This award recognizes RVTs in non-private practices who possess outstanding professional ability and considers educational achievements, individual contributions, professional affiliations, and special experience that sets them apart from others.

RVT’s Outstanding DVM of the Year in California

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

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 demonstrated a commitment to coverage of veterinary or animalrelated 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 non-veterinary groups and associations.

Additional descriptions of each award, nominating criteria, and convenient forms are available under the Membership tab at cvma.net. You may also contact Patsy Lynn by calling 800.655.2862 or via email at plynn@cvma.net for more information and nomination forms. The deadline for nominations is December 15, 2021.