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Finalists revealed for 2021 BVNA Awards
Emma Foreman RVN has been named as a finalist for the VNJ Writer of the Year Award.
“Let’s shout about how great Veterinary Nurses are” - Jo Oakden, BVNA president. 

The BVNA has announced the 11 finalists for its 2021 BVNA Awards, with the winners to be revealed during the Association's annual congress on Saturday (2 October).

The BVNA Impact Award

The BVNA Impact Award is bestowed to a veterinary nurse who goes the extra mile to support and teach others in practice. It honours an individual who has been a force for positive change, encouraged discussions or improved clinical standards or has been a positive role model to the public and the profession.
 
The three finalists are Kirsty Cavill, Robyn Lowe and Natalie Fisk.

VNJ Writer of the Year Award 

This award recognises articles that have encouraged discussions, positive change or improved clinical standards in practice. 

The two finalists of this award are Aneesa Malik and Emma Foreman.

Inspiring Environmental Change

This award is for a veterinary nurse who is a green champion for the veterinary profession, either inside or outside of practice, and who can demonstrate what they have accomplished as a ‘green champion.' 

The three finalists are Sarah Coton, Kirsty Shepherd and Declan Jones.

#Supportmesupportyou Award

This award recognises an inspiring veterinary nurse who has paved the way for promoting mental health support and equality within the profession.

The three finalists are Flick Caldwell, Maisie Jeanes and Claire Lackenby.

"A boost needed in such a tough year"

“This is the second year of our new BVNA Awards,” commented BVNA President, Jo Oakden. “We had so many fantastic nominations last year, it really was a boost needed in such a tough year. 

“Following last year’s success, I am so excited to see the nominations for the four categories this year. We don't get many opportunities to shout about the amazing and inspiring work individuals do, but it makes such a big impact to give that individual recognition. Let’s shout about how great Veterinary Nurses are.”

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Prof Joanne Webster elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

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 Joanne Webster, a professor of parasitic diseases at the RVC, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

An infectious disease expert, Prof Webster is known for promoting a One Health approach to disease control.

She completed her doctoral research in zoonotic disease and parasite-host interactions, and has since earned widespread recognition for contributions to parasitology and global health.

Prof Webster said: "I am truly honoured, and somewhat stunned, to be recognised alongside such an exceptional group of scientists." 

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Germany FMD import restrictions eased

The UK government has lifted the import restrictions placed on FMD-susceptible commodities from Germany.

The decision comes after the country was recognised as foot-and-mouth disease free without vaccination on 14 May.

Imports of FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products from Germany were originally banned, after the country reported a case of FMD near Brandenburg in January. In March, the UK government permitted imports from outside of the outbreak zone.

Germany will now be able to import FMD-susceptible animals and their by-products into the UK, providing they meet other import conditions.

The decision follows rigorous technical assessment of measures in Germany. Defra says it will not hesitate respond to FMD outbreaks.