WEB Vetnews May 2015

Announcement I Kennisgewing

THEILER MEMORIAL TRUST

Call for 2015 Nominations THEILER MEMORIAL TRUST AWARD: An award for outstanding achievement

Objective T he Theiler Memorial Trust Award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievements that contributed to the advancement of veterinary science in Africa. Nominations Nominations must be submitted to the Advisory Board of the Theiler Memorial Trust and include a full curriculum vitae of the candidate, as well as a description of his/her contribution(s) to the improvement of animal health in Africa. Any individual, still active or retired, may be nominated. Nominations will be considered on an annual basis but an award will only be made to a suitable candidate. Unsuccessful nominations may be entered again the following year. The award will only be made once to a particular person. Adjudication procedure All nominations will be evaluated by

members of the Advisory Board of the Theiler Memorial Trust or by an independent panel selected by the board. Criteria Contributions in the fields of veterinary research, veterinary education or veterinary services (i.e. regulatory services and/or veterinary clinical services) will be considered, and evaluated against the following criteria: • The contribution should be of outstanding quality and of importance for Africa. • The originality, initiative, dedication and perseverance displayed. • The extent to which the contribution benefited veterinary science and society. • The level of motivation and inspiration imparted to other scientists, communities and public in general. Award The award will comprise a medal and a citation.

Closing date for submissions 25 May 2015 All correspondence may be addressed to The Secretary, Theiler Memorial Trust, Private Bag X05, Onderstepoort, 0110 or e-mail MabenaL@arc.agric.za Past recipients of the Theiler Memorial Trust award are: 1996 Dr Alain Provost 1998 Dr Jane Walker 1999 Dr Paul Bosman 2002 Prof Robert Swanepoel 2008 Prof Ivan Horak 2010 Prof Mark Rweyemamu 2013 Dr Roy Bengis v

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