Alberta Veterinary Medical Association Service Award Recipients

EDMONTON, Feb. 15, 2012 /CNW/ - The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual service awards. The awards were presented at the ABVMA Annual Member Recognition Banquet at The Delta Edmonton South Hotel, in Edmonton on February 11, 2012.

Dr. Pearce Louisy is the recipient of the Meritorious Service Award. This award is presented to a member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association who has demonstrated outstanding service to the ABVMA. Service may be over the past year, or over the past several years. This award is meant to recognize contributions to the association.

Dr. Thomas Inglis is the recipient of this year's Veterinarian of the Year Award. This award is presented to a member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association who has made an outstanding contribution to veterinary medicine or veterinary science as a registered veterinarian. The contribution may be over a lifetime, not just the past year. This award is meant to recognize contributions to the profession.

Dr. Navjot Gosal and Dr. James Stickney are joint recipients of this year's Young Veterinarian of the Year Award. This award is presented to a new Alberta Veterinary Medical Association member who has shown enthusiasm for veterinary medicine and demonstrated leadership in the profession, particularly the ABVMA. This award is normally meant to be presented to a veterinarian who has graduated within the last 5 years.

Dr. Milton Ness is the recipient of this year's Communications Award. This award is presented to a member, or group of members of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association in recognition of the member's efforts to enhance the image of the veterinary profession.

Ms. Tammy Mazubert is the recipient of this year's ABVMA Animal Health Technologist of the Year Award. This award is presented to a member of the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association who has made an outstanding contribution to veterinary medicine or veterinary science as a registered animal health technologist. The contribution may be over a lifetime, not just the past year. This award is meant to recognize contributions to the profession.

Midge Landals, Manager, Communications and Member Services
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