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International Canine Health Awards open
Pictured: Shirley and Vernon Hill.

Submissions can be made until 31 January.

The International Canine Health Awards 2023, run by The Kennel Club Charitable Trust, has now opened for nominations.

Celebrating veterinary professionals, scientists, students and researchers who are innovators in canine health, research and welfare – the awards are one of the largest veterinary awards in the world.

Those in the veterinary and canine health and welfare professions can nominate colleagues or themselves for one of the five categories:

International Award in Canine Health  - for outstanding contributions in the field of canine health and welfare, with a prize of $100,000 towards future projects.

Lifetime Achievement Award – awarded to a veterinary surgeon or scientist who has dedicated a large amount of their career to advancing canine health and welfare.

Postgraduate Student Inspiration Award – for excellent potential to advance veterinary medicine and research for dogs.

Undergraduate Student Inspiration Award – for excellent potential to advance veterinary medicine and research for dogs. 

UK Breed Health Co-ordinator Award – awarded to an individual from a UK Kennel Club breed club or councils who have demonstrated dedication to support the health and welfare of their breed over the previous year. 

Chairman of the International Canine Health Awards panel, Dr Andrew Higgins, said: “The prestigious International Canine Health awards have been fostering and supporting development in the canine research and veterinary field for over ten years now, and offers some of the largest veterinary prizes in the world. 

“The wonderful support of the Vernon and Shirley Hill Foundation continues to make a monumental difference in encouraging scientific knowledge and actively promoting canine health.

“Every year we get an incredible range of nominations from veterinarians and scientists who explore diverse aspects of dog health and welfare.
 
“We are looking for applications from across the world and the judges will be looking for scientific excellence and a proven commitment to improving dog health and welfare.”

Nominations must be completed and submitted by 31 January 2023, and further information on the awards, criteria and how to apply can be accessed here. 

 

Image (C) The Kennel Club Charitable Trust

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