IVSA Journals - Fall/Winter 2017 | Page 23

IVSA Hill's Student Next Generation Award Purpose: To identify and acknowledge an exemplary young professional who has contributed to the betterment of animal life, the veterinary profession and society. Qualification the recipient: • Is expected to graduate with a veterinary degree within the next 4 years • Has an interest that focuses on companion animals • Has an active track record in local/regional or international community • Is socially responsible (ie part of projects that emphasize either One Health, Animal Welfare or the Human- Animal Bond) • Is active in professional development (ie Involved in changing the way people do clinical practice, organize CPD etc) • Record of public, professional or other veterinary related services • Is a local student pioneer to bridge the gap between their generation and the others Nomination criteria: • letter of intent of candidate • CV with details highlighting above qualification • 2 letters of reference confirming essential details of CV • Picture Review process: • A call is made for this award in the beginning of the year to all IVSA members. All applications are reviewed by an IVSA committee and the best 3 candidates are chosen. The top 3 candidates are reviewed once more by the entire committee and the winner is chosen. Incomplete applications are not considered. All IVSA execs are excluded from participation • The application will be open from February 10 th , 2018. The candidates are chosen with these qualifications: • The candidate is preferably from the region where WSAVA is held (this is not absolute) • Has a focus mainly on companion animals • Has an active track record in local/regional or international community • Is socially responsible (ie part of projects that emphasize either One Health, Animal Welfare or the Human- Animal Bond) • Is active in professional development (ie involved in changing the way people do clinical practice, organize CPD etc). • The money can be used as travel money to join the WSAVA Congress. If you agree, I will contact WSAVA to see if they can accommodate and acknowledge the recipient.