Nominate a colleague for an award. The Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA) awards are presented annually at the Member Recognition Banquet in conjunction with the ABVMA Leadership Weekend in February.

The call for nominations will be distributed in July of every year. Deadline for receipt of nominations will be 90 days after the distribution date. Nominations are not normally carried over to subsequent years, however, the Board of Directors may ask to set specific nominations aside to be reconsidered the following year with consent of the nominator.

The ABVTA Board of Directors will attempt to present these awards every year. The association will make every effort to seek a candidate for the awards each year. Notification of award recipients will be made with an invitation to attend the ABVMA February Leadership Banquet for presentation.

Conditions for all awards (unless otherwise indicated)

  • ABVTA Board of Directors to make selection of all award winners
  • the nominee must be an ABVTA member in good standing unless otherwise specified
  • the submission must outline the nominee’s qualifications/contributions in support of the award
  • nomination must be submitted by an ABVTA or ABVMA member

Specific selection criteria is listed under each award

2019 ABVTA Appreciation Award

This award is presented to a member of the ABVTA who has demonstrated outstanding service to the association. Service may be over the past year, or over several years. This award is meant to recognize contributions to the association.

Criteria:

  • recipient has served on an ABVTA committee, in an affiliated position, or on the Board of Directors for a minimum of two years
  • promotes and contributes to the veterinary technologist profession through conduct at work or in public situations
  • promotes and enhances the image of the ABVTA
  • has made significant contributions to the ABVTA through projects and activities while volunteering as a board member, affiliated position or committee member

 2019 ABVTA Meritorious Service Award

This award is presented to a member of the ABVTA or the ABVMA who has demonstrated outstanding service to the ABVTA. More than one recipient annually may be approved by the current ABVTA Board of Directors.

Criteria:

  • actively promotes the role of RVTs in veterinary industry to the public and/or veterinary industry
  • displays excellence in all aspects of their field
  • conducts themselves in a professional manner
  • displays dedication to the humane treatment of animals
  • has contributed through service on a ABVTA committee, board of director or volunteer activity with the ABVTA

2019 Lucille Landals Emerging Leader Award

The Lucille Landals Emerging Leader Award is named after Lucille Landals, RVT, a lifelong member of the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association and distinguishable leader in the advancement of veterinary technologists in Alberta. This award is presented to a new member of the ABVTA who makes outstanding contributions to the association and our professional veterinary community.

Criteria:

  • recipient supports the ABVTA’s mission by contributing to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the veterinary community
  • recipient demonstrates sustained leadership and initiative
  • recipient must be within their first five years of membership with the ABVTA

 

DOWNLOAD THE NOMINATION FORM HERE

Send your completed nomination package and supporting documentation

by mail, fax or email to:

Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association
Building #3 Elm Business Park
Suite 104, 9452–51 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6E 5A6
Phone: 587-525-6566
Fax: 780-484-8311
Email: info@abvta.com
Ensure sufficient documentation is included to support the nomination.
The nomination deadline is Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, 4 p.m.