Leadership in Public Policy Award

AAVMC Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award

Nomination Period Opens: September 1, 2022
Nomination Deadline: October 17, 2022

Eligibility

Current or former faculty, staff, or student at an AAVMC member institution.

Who may nominate

Any individual employed at an AAVMC member institution. Nominations are automatically reconsidered for three years.

Award

The awardee will be notified in November 2022. The award includes a $1000 honorarium. The awardee will be featured in a 3-minute tribute video during the virtual Annual Conference in March 2023. Awardee’s registration costs will be covered by AAVMC.

What to submit

1. Nomination letter addressing the award criteria (see below).
2. The nominee’s current C.V.

Where to submit materials

Materials should be submitted using the following survey linked here 

Award criteria

1. Leadership in public policy which advances veterinary medical education.
2. Advocating for veterinary medical education on a national or international scale.

Award committee

The AAVMC Leadership Committee and AAVMC Advocacy Committee each appoint two members to the award committee from among their membership.

Background of the award and recent past recipients

The Board of Directors established the Senator John Melcher, DVM Public Policy Leadership Award in 2007. The award is given for leadership in public policy for advancing veterinary medical education.

Past recipients of the AAVMC Senator John Melcher, DVM Leadership in Public Policy Award       
2021    Michael Blackwell
2020    Dr. Glen Hoffsis
2019    Dr. Gerald Parker
2018    Dr. James Roth  
2016    Dr. Phillip Nelson
2015    Dr. L. Garry Adams
2014    Dr. John Herrmann
2013    Dr. William Hueston
2012    Dr. Lonnie King
2011    Dr. John Thomson
2010    Dr. Lawrence Heider
2009    Dr. Bennie Osburn
2008    Dr. Leon Russell
2007    Senator John Melcher