Awards

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ACVIM Award Plaques
Nominations Now Open

Recognize an outstanding Diplomate

Recognition award nominations are made by completing an online nomination application, including the nominee’s Curriculum Vitae, a nomination letter, record of service to the ACVIM, and at least three (3) supporting letters from colleagues. Nominations are due December 31 annually.

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The Robert W. Kirk Award for

Professional Excellence

Presented in recognition of outstanding achievements and dedicated service to the veterinary profession.

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The Lee and Inge Pyle

Service Award

Recognizes outstanding and dedicated service by a Diplomate as a College volunteer.

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The William R. Fenner

Early Career Award for Outstanding Service

Awarded to a Diplomate exemplifying exceptional service in the College and/or their Specialty in a volunteer capacity within the first 15 years following Board-certification.

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The ACVIM Specialty

Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented to the most prominent leaders and those who have made significant contributions in one of the six ACVIM specialties.

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For Veterinary Students

Certificate of Clinical Excellence

Recognizes students who demonstrate sincere interest and outstanding didactic and clinical expertise in veterinary internal medicine.

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For exceptional non-Diplomates

Honorary Membership

Granted to individuals whose contributions to veterinary internal medicine warrant special recognition by the College for a life’s work in one of the ACVIM’s six specialties.

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Meet our 2025 Recognition Award Recipients

The ACVIM honored six outstanding individuals during the 2025 ACVIM Forum in Louisville, Kentucky. Read the press release below.

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Joan Coates embraces Bill Fenner during the 2025 ACVIM Forum Awards Ceremony