Lloyd E. Davis Award

The Lloyd E. Davis Award is a prestigious honor presented for outstanding contributions over an entire career to the advancement and extension of knowledge in the fields of veterinary or comparative pharmacology.  There are no restrictions regarding age, gender, institutional affiliations, race or nationality of the candidate, and membership in the AAVPT is not required. Nominations must be made and seconded by at least two members of AAVPT and should consist of letters describing the major research publications, educational accomplishments, and other scholarly contributions which make the candidate eligible for the award. The dossier must include a complete curriculum vitae. To ensure consideration, copies of all information must be submitted to the Chair of the Awards Committee no later than January 31, 2007. Presentation of the award will be made at the AAVPT Symposium in May 2007, at which time the recipient will be invited to deliver the Lloyd E. Davis Lecture. The award will consist of a commemorative medallion/plaque, roundtrip transportation to the Symposium, meeting registration, hotel room, and a check for $750.

AAVPT Service Award

The AAVPT Service Award is presented to recognize significant service to the fields of veterinary or comparative pharmacology, or therapeutics; based on exceptional and sustained service, either to the AAVPT or to the profession of veterinary or comparative pharmacology, or therapeutics, at large. The award will consist of a commemorative plaque, meeting registration, hotel room, and a check for $500 to be presented at the AAVPT Symposium in May 2007. There are no restrictions regarding age, gender, institutional affiliations, race or nationality of the candidate, and membership in the AAVPT is not required.  Nominations shall be made and seconded by no fewer than two members of the AAVPT. Nominations shall consist of a curriculum vitae and no fewer than two letters of recommendation/support describing the contributions which make the candidate eligible. Supporting documentation is encouraged. Copies of the information must be submitted to the Chair of the Awards Committee (lucasan@lilly.com) by January 31, 2007 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO February 28, 2008).

AAVPT Teaching Award

The AAVPT Teaching Award is presented to recognize significant teaching activities in the fields of veterinary or comparative pharmacology, or therapeutics; the decision shall be based on a sustained record of distinguished teaching in veterinary or comparative pharmacology, or therapeutics.  The award will consist of a commemorative plaque, meeting registration, hotel room, and a check for $500 to be presented at the AAVPT Symposium in May 2007. There are no restrictions regarding age, gender, institutional affiliations, race or nationality of the candidate, and membership in the AAVPT is not required.  Nominations shall be made and seconded by no fewer than two members of the AAVPT. Nominations shall consist of a curriculum vitae and no fewer than two letters of recommendation/support describing the contributions which make the candidate eligible. Supporting documentation is encouraged. Copies of the information must be submitted to the Chair of the Awards Committee (lucasan@lilly.com) by January 31, 2007 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO February 28, 2008).

AAVPT Research Award

The AAVPT Research Award is presented to recognize significant research contributions to the fields of veterinary or comparative pharmacology, or therapeutics; the decision shall be based on distinguished contributions to scholarly research in veterinary or comparative pharmacology, or therapeutics. The award will consist of a commemorative plaque, meeting registration, hotel room, and a check for $500 to be presented at the AAVPT Symposium in May 2007. There are no restrictions regarding age, gender, institutional affiliations, race or nationality of the candidate, and membership in the AAVPT is not required.  Nominations shall be made and seconded by no fewer than two members of the AAVPT. Nominations shall consist of a curriculum vitae and no fewer than two letters of recommendation/support describing the contributions which make the candidate eligible. Supporting documentation is encouraged. Copies of the information must be submitted to the Chair of the Awards Committee (lucasan@lilly.com) by January 31, 2007 (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO February 28, 2008).

ACVCP/AAVPT Resident/Graduate Student Pharmacology Research Award

The purpose of the ACVCP/AAVPT Resident/Graduate Student Pharmacology Research Award is to recognize research excellence in clinical and/or basic pharmacology for residents and graduate students. The award will be in the amount of $1,000 (US) and accompanied by a certificate signed by the officers of the ACVCP and AAVPT.  To be eligible for the Award, candidates must have completed their research under one of the following conditions: 1) while in training for qualification to sit the ACVCP exam; 2) as a resident/graduate student while being mentored by an ACVCP diplomate; or 3) as student member of AAVPT while in a graduate program under the guidance of an AAVPT Fellow.  An oral or poster presentation of the research must be presented at the 15th AAVPT Biennial Symposium in May 2007.  The abstract must be submitted BEFORE the candidate has become certified as a Diplomate of ACVCP, or in the case of a graduate student, before the graduate degree is awarded. Copies of abstracts accepted for consideration must be forwarded to the Chair of the AAVPT Awards Committee (lucasan@lilly.com) by February 28 and a letter of nomination from the nominee’s mentor must be sent to Chair of the AAVPT Awards Committee (lucasan@lilly.com) at least 30 days prior to the presentation at the meeting. Electronic or hardcopy submissions will be accepted.