AABP Distinguished Service Award

Sponsor:	Zoetis
Previous Sponsor(s):
Purpose:	Recognizes an individual with distinguished service to AABP and bovine veterinary medicine.
Eligibility:	Current AABP Members
Frequency of Presentation:	The award is presented annually at the AABP Annual Conference.
Description:	This award was established in 1989. Beginning in 1996, it has been given annually by Zoetis to individuals who, through long and continued service, have promoted the goals of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, and whose accomplishments have served as a model for service to bovine agriculture through organized veterinary medicine. Recipients should exhibit a career of self-effacing commitment to excellence in bovine medicine as evidenced by conscientious involvement in the affairs of the AABP, have demonstrated leadership in keeping organized veterinary medicine abreast of the times, and have peer recognition as an effective ambassador for the bovine practitioner. The award consists of a commemorative plaque.

All Award nominations are due by May 30, 2025.