CCVS Annual Awards Recognition

CCVS Awards veterinarians, team members and citizens in Southwest Florida who have made outstanding contributions to the Association, veterinary medicine, animal health and the human-animal bond.

Award categories include:  

Distinguished Service Award

To be awarded for exceptional achievements and contributions by a member towards the advancement of veterinary medicine and the profession.

To qualify, a member must have been dedicated to veterinary medicine and given time and energy beyond reasonable expectations. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active member of the Association for at least the past 10 years.

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Veterinarian of the Year

To be awarded to a member for distinguished, unselfish and dedicated service to the Association for the advancement of veterinary medicine and the profession. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active member of the Association for at least the past 5 years.

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Lifetime Achievement Award

To be awarded to senior active and retired members who have made outstanding contributions to the Association and veterinary medicine. To be eligible for this award, a nominee must have been an active or retired member of the Association for 20 consecutive years and must be at least 65 years old.

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Gold Star Award

To be awarded to members who have contributed much of their time and energy to the Association and/or a local association for the advancement of veterinary medicine and the profession. To be eligible for this award, the nominee must have been an active member of the Association for at least the past three years.

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Citizen of the Year

To be awarded to any non-veterinarian who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the Association and veterinary medicine.

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