American Protective Products Veterinarian of the Year Award
The American Protective Services Veterinarian of the Year Award, instituted in 2008, is offered for outstanding accomplishment by a veterinarian active in the DVB AALAS community.
Nominee Qualifications & Criteria
To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must:
- Be a laboratory animal veterinarian
- Be an active DVB AALAS member in good standing
- Demonstrate involvement in DVB AALAS
- Demonstrate interest in the improvement of care, quality, and environment of animals used in biologic and medical research
- Demonstrate contribution to and accomplishments for education, training, or animal care in the lab animal science field
Nomination Process
Nomination packet must include a letter of nomination and at least one seconding letter. The nomination letter must include:
- Experience in laboratory animal science
- Your number of years in the field, skills and knowledge of lab animal science
- Educational background
- Participation in DVB and National AALAS, ACLAM, etc.
- Involvement in public education, teaching, or training
- Contributions and/or accomplishments in the laboratory animal field
- Contributions to improving the quality, standards, or techniques in the laboratory animal field
- Recognition by peers as well as any awards or honors previously recognized for accomplishments in the field
Deadline for applications is May 1.
Rev. April 2025
Note:
Anyone receiving this award may not be nominated for the same award in future years.