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 Each year, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association recognizes individuals who have contributed significantly to the profession of veterinary medicine. Selected recipients will be recognized at the Virginia Veterinary Awards Ceremony on Friday, February 20, 2026 at the 2026 Virginia Veterinary Conference in Roanoke, VA. View the award descriptions below! Please submit an online nomination via the Google form on this page or PLEASE SUBMIT NOMINATIONS BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2025! 
Paul F. Landis Veterinarian of the Year This is the highest VVMA award, recognizing a member of the association who has contributed to the advancement of veterinary medicine. Veterinarians who have exerted outstanding leadership in the building of a strong local and/or state association and who have contributed significantly to veterinary medicine in Virginia. Distinguished Virginia Veterinarian Award
Nominees should be individuals who, by their actions, bring recognition to veterinary medicine in Virginia. Also, nominees should be outstanding community leaders. For example, an individual might be considered for outstanding work with the Special Olympics or other community projects.
Veterinary Service Award
This award is designed to honor an individual who has been an excellent representative of the profession through active community involvement and/or veterinary service. This includes involvement in veterinary and/or non-veterinary groups and associations.
Friend of the VVMA Award This award is given to a non-veterinarian who is being recognized for outstanding contributions to the profession of veterinary medicine in Virginia. Recent Graduate Leadership Award Nominee must be a recent graduate and a member of the VVMA. Nominees should have made contributions to the profession through service to the association, such as service on a committee. Veterinary Team Member of the Year
This award was created to recognize and honor the outstanding contributions and dedication by a non- veterinarian staff member in the practice. The selected person goes above and beyond expectations in their role and has shown professional dedication to their work and/or has supported the practice’s mission through service contributions.
Commercial Representative Award This award is given to a representative from a company that provides outstanding service to Virginia veterinarians. Also, the representative should promote the profession through liaisons with the association, veterinarians and the profession in general.Animal Hero Award This award is presented to an animal that has performed an individual act of service or heroism, or in performing his or her daily duties, has provided an outstanding service to humans that he would qualify as an Animal Hero. |
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