The award is bestowed upon a veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse who has recently, or is currently, undertaking a project, initiative or similar that has a significant impact on the profession at large, animal health or welfare, or public health.
Such impact could have been made through any field of veterinary endeavour, including clinical practice, research, education or veterinary politics.
Impact: Policy and legislation, Health and welfare - new products, guidelines and services, Production and food security, Professional practice, training and standards