Ȥҹapp Animal Health and Welfare Overseas Award (J. Trevor Blackburn Award)
Recognises a Ȥҹapp member who has worked to improve animal health and welfare overseas.
They have contributed to sustainable development and made a meaningful impact on animal health and welfare in low and middle income countries.ÌýÌý
Entry criteria:Ìý
- Work overseasÌý Ìý
Evidence of work overseas, preferably in low and middle income countries. Nominations should include a list of countries worked in.ÌýÌý
- Positive impact Ìý
Significant contributions overseas in areas such as animal health, animal welfare, public health, environmental needs and/or communities. Work should contribute to sustainable initiatives based on contextual solutions that are locally driven.Ìý
- Strengthened in-country systemsÌý
Evidence of working with the expertise of local veterinary professionals and of strengthening and supporting demand for in-country veterinary systems, eg by developing locally led initiatives and local capacity of veterinary professionals or paraprofessionals.Ìý
HowÌýwill this award be judged?Ìý
Judges will score nominations based on the entry criteria. It is not necessary to evidence all criteria, however this will enable a higher score at judging. Please give as much detail as possible.ÌýÌý
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2026 nominations will close on 16 March.Ìý