Awards

This award is presented to a member of the Delaware Veterinary Medical Association (DVMA) who has demonstrated a lifetime of selfless dedication to veterinary medicine, the health of welfare of animals, and the betterment of the profession. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be awarded annually to a DVMA member who has: An established history of distinguished service; Made a lasting, reputable contribution to the veterinary profession; Exhibited leadership and provided inspiration to others in the profession; and Positively influenced the profession on a state, national or international level. Nominees Should Have: Made a positive impact on the profession on the state and/or national level; 25 years, or more, of sustained service and/or is considered an honor roll DVMA member; Earned recognition by other industry, training, education or employer groups; The respect of professional peers; General acknowledgement as having reached a pinnacle of their profession or industry; Personal integrity; and Two letters of recommendation from DVMA members in good standing. Nominations should include the name and contact information of the nominator including email and daytime phone number. The nominating individual should include reasons why the veterinarian should be chosen for this prestigious award. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1 Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.

Criteria for Dr. H. Wesley Towers Veterinarian of the Year Award are as follows: Member in good standing of the DVMA Of sound and moral character Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Delaware Contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine Distinguished service to the veterinary profession DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1 Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.

Criteria for Veterinary Technician of the Year are as follows: Member in good standing of the DVMA Of sound and moral character Licensed to practice in the State of Delaware Outstanding achievement in veterinary technology DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1 Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.

The Animal Hero Award: Hero is presented to animals that have saved or preserved a life/lives. The following must be included with each nomination:  A completed application/nomination form with examples of how the animal has helped to save or preserve the life of a person or other animal A letter of support from the animal’s veterinarian on practice letterhead Any of the following: additional letters of support, photographs, videos, newspaper articles, or other evidence of the good work of the animal A Delaware connection (for the owner and/or veterinarian) is required. Submission of nomination implies release of photographs/videos and information for the purposes of publicity. Please do not send originals as they will not be returned. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1 Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.

The Animal Hero Award: Service/Working is presented to animals that have demonstrated extraordinary deeds as a private or public service/working animals The following must be included with each nomination: A completed application/nomination form with examples of how the animal has proven to be deserving of the award by providing assistance to those in need A letter of support from the animal’s veterinarian on practice letterhead Any of the following: additional letters of support, photographs, videos, newspaper articles, or other evidence of the good work of the animal A Delaware connection (for the owner and/or veterinarian) is required. Submission of nomination implies release of photographs/videos and information for the purposes of publicity. Please do not send originals as they will not be returned.  DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1 Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.

The Animal Hero Award: Companion is presented to animals that have provided a benefit to their human companions or community. The following must be included with each nomination: A completed application/nomination form with examples of how the animal has proven to be deserving of the award by displaying exemplary loyalty or companionship A letter of support from the animal’s veterinarian on practice letterhead Any of the following: additional letters of support, photographs, videos, newspaper articles, or other evidence of the good work of the animal A Delaware connection (for the owner and/or veterinarian) is required. Submission of nomination implies release of photographs/videos and information for the purposes of publicity. Please do not send originals as they will not be returned. DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1 Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.