BEVA celebrates veterinary excellence at Awards Ceremony
Archie Moffat was announced as the inaugural winner of the BEVA One to Watch Award.
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has recognised achievement in equine veterinary care with its annual Awards Ceremony.
The ceremony saw Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, who is a patron of the BEVA, present six awards to equine professionals who had displayed excellence in their field.
Among the awards presented was the first BEVA One to Watch Award, introduced this year to highlight an early-career equine veterinary professional. The winner must show clinical promise, strong professional values, and a commitment to the future of equine care.
The inaugural winner, selected from four finalists, was Archie Moffat.
Dr Moffat is a graduate of the University of Nottingham, and now works at Stable Close Equine Practice. His colleagues note his calm professionalism, clinical thinking and dedication to evidence-based practice.
Kate Blackman, who was on the judging panel, said: “Combining clinical skill with boundless enthusiasm and outstanding communication, Archie seems to build trust effortlessly, translating complex research into practical guidance for clients and colleagues alike."
Dr Moffat said: “I am thrilled to receive the inaugural One to Watch award and to be recognised alongside the other excellent finalists. I have been very fortunate with the mentorship and support I have received early on in my career that has helped me get to this stage and look forward to giving back in the future.”
The BEVA Equine Welfare Award was presented to Julian Samuelson, in recognition of his leadership and commitment to equine welfare.
In 2013, Mr Samuelson led a review into BEVA Trust’s activities. The following year, he became the chair of the trust, building a strategy focused on education, outreach and volunteer support.
BEVA Trust has since forged partnerships with equine organisations, including World Horse Welfare, and operates in 13 countries with over 600 volunteers.
The Nurse Empowerment Award was presented to Laura Wilkie, head nurse at Liphook Equine Hospital. She is recognised for her role in clinical work and staff development, as well as her widespread advocacy of clinical based nursing.
The BEVA Richard Hartley Clinical Award was presented to Nadine Ogden for the paper Computed tomography of the equine caudal spine and pelvis. Pathological findings in 56 clinical cases (2018–2023).
The Peter Rossdale Equine Veterinary Journal Open Award went to Nicolas Galinelli for the paper Effect of pergolide treatment on insulin dysregulation in horses and ponies with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction. Meanwhile, the Peter Rossdale EVE Literary Award was presented to Andrew Wood for the paper Medication of the cervical spinal nerves for the treatment of equine cervical radiculopathy.
The Sam Hignett Award is undergoing a continuous process of assessment as the Clinical Research Sessions continue. The winner of the award is due to be announced after this year’s BEVA Congress.
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