Nominations open for BEVA One To Watch Award 2026
"These individuals are raising standards, inspiring others and helping define the future of equine veterinary care." – Gemma Dransfield.
The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) has launched nominations for the second year of its One To Watch Award.
The accolade, first launched in 2025, is designed to celebrate early-career equine veterinary surgeons who are making an impact on the sector. Nominees may be demonstrating excellence in clinical care, promoting horse welfare, inspiring their team and shaping the future of the profession.
The winner of the BEVA One To Watch Award will be presented with a trophy at BEVA Congress, which takes place at ICC Birmingham in September.
The winner will receive a fully-funded experience with accommodation and a dinner ticket. BEVA will also provide them with exclusive career development opportunities.
All of the finalists receive a complimentary one-day ticket to BEVA Congress.
Eligible nominees for the award must be a BEVA member, who has graduated within the past seven years. They must also be registered with the appropriate professional body, such as the RCVS.
Nominations are open for colleagues, mentors and clients to recommend an equine veterinary surgeon for the award. Each nomination must have a seconder, with either the nominator or seconder holding BEVA membership.
A judging panel, comprising of senior veterinary and industry professionals, will then select up to five finalists for an informal online interview.
The inaugural winner of the BEVA One to Watch Award was Archie Moffatt, a veterinary surgeon for Stable Close Equine Practice in Winchester. Dr Moffatt was one of four candidates shortlisted from the nominations.
He said: “It’s has been a real pleasure to be recognised through this award. I feel lucky to be part of such an inspiring profession and do really believe the future is very bright with all the young vets coming through. I wish the best of luck to all the candidates for this year.”
Gemma Dransfield, a BEVA Council member who helped establish the award, said: “The BEVA One To Watch Award is about recognising those future leaders early and celebrating the incredible contribution they’re already making to equine practice,
“These individuals are raising standards, inspiring others and helping define the future of equine veterinary care. If you have a shining equine veterinary star in your midst, whether you are their colleague, mentor or mentee, we would love to receive your nomination.”
Nominations are now open and will close on 1 June 2026.
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