WSAVA GLOBAL ONE HEALTH AWARD

This Award is based on exemplary service by an individual, who has promoted the global One Health Concept, and, in particular, has highlighted an aspect of small companion animal relevance to the One Health Agenda. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of either:

1. Service to local, state, national and international One Health Organizations that have catalyzed scientific meetings, exchange of information and international goodwill, for the benefit of the medical and veterinary professions worldwide.
2. A longstanding history of active research that exemplifies the role of small companion animals in One Health (i.e. in zoonotic infectious disease, comparative or translational medicine or the human-companion animal bond).

Award Winner:  Michelle Lem, Canada
Presentation Time:  Friday, July 19 I 09:50-10:40
Hall: 705
Presentation Title: Serving Homeless Populations Through A One Health Approach
Award Ceremony: Opening Ceremony

WSAVA INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT

This award is based on outstanding contributions by a veterinarian who has had a significant impact on the advancement of knowledge concerning the cause, detection, cure and/or control of disorders of companion animals.

Award Winner: Stephen DiBartola, USA
Presentation Time: Wednesday, July 17 I 11:40-12:30
Hall: 716
Presentation Title: My Life as a Nephronaut
Award Ceremony: Opening Ceremony

WSAVA COMPANION ANIMAL WELFARE AWARD

The Award, developed by the WSAVA’s Animal Wellness and Welfare Committee (AWWC), recognizes individual veterinarians who have made a significant contribution to animal welfare and inspired others to play their part in advancing welfare global

Award Winner:  Melissa Bain, USA
Award Ceremony: Opening Ceremony

WSAVA – HILL’S ‘NEXT GENERATION’ AWARD

This award acknowledges an exemplary young professional who has contributed to the betterment of animal life, the veterinary profession and society.

Award Winner: Cynthia Johnson Courtney, USA

WSAVA SPEAKER OF THE YEAR AWARD

This new award recognizes the speaker who received the best evaluations from the delegates of the WSAVA/
FASAVA SVA 2018 Congress in Singapore. These evaluations were submitted through the congress app.

Award Winner: David Maggs, USA

Dr. Maggs, a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California, Davis, will present a special 3-hour ophthalmology session.

Presentation Time: Tuesday, 16 July I 14:15- 17:05
Hall: 716

THE WSAVA- COVETRUS INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

This award recognizes veterinarians who have exhibited exceptional acts of valour and commitment in the face of adversity to service the community. The contribution could be specific to the veterinary community or beyond.

The judging committee looks for candidates with a history of serving the profession by taking voluntary roles on professional organizations over a period of years as well as exhibiting professional expertise within their working life.

Award Winner: David Waltner-Toews, Canada