ACVS and ACVS Foundation Awards

ACVS Foundation Legends Award

The ACVS Foundation Legends Award recognizes ACVS Diplomates who have developed a surgical or diagnostic procedure of significant value, proven by becoming the treatment or test of choice for a given condition. The procedure is novel, involves advancements in veterinary surgical science, and has 'withstood the test of time.’ Even if modified over time, the procedure remains the method of choice for the condition. The award is marked by the receipt of a plaque and recognition at the Mark W. Allam Lecture and Awards Ceremony held in conjunction with the annual ACVS Surgery Summit.

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ACVS Founders' Award for Career Achievement

The Board of Regents established the ACVS Founders’ Award for Career Achievement to recognize ACVS Diplomates who have made significant contributions to the development of surgical techniques and methodology, and disseminating knowledge to colleagues, residents, and students.

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ACVS Merit Award

The ACVS Merit Award acknowledges contributions to the progress of veterinary surgery made by an individual from outside the College. The recipient of this award is an individual who has a career dominated by major and ongoing contributions to the art and science of veterinary surgery. Through their accomplishments, the candidate advanced many of the goals associated with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). One award may be given each year to a non-ACVS Diplomate.

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