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Announcement I Kennisgewing
ObjectiveT 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
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
THEILER MEMORIAL TRUST
Call for 2015 Nominations
THEILER MEMORIAL TRUST AWARD:
An award for outstanding
achievement
• Minimum of 18 months of experience
• Valid passport & successfully pass a medical assessment
• Obtain a local background check no more than 6 months old
• Present letters verifying work experience as a Veterinarian
• Possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine board certification
Email resumes directly to or apply via
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