The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) is seeking AVA Members to join the AVA Awards Committee. For more than 100 years, the AVA has represented the collective voice of the veterinary profession. The AVA Awards exist to celebrate the individuals who embody that voice, those who go above and beyond in service of the profession, the animals in their care and the communities they serve. The AVA Awards are a signal to our emerging leaders, innovators, scientists and researchers that excellence in the profession is valued and rewarded.
The Awards Committee purpose is to promote, encourage, and supervise the nominations process of the AVA Awards. The committee seeks to raise awareness of, and celebrate, the achievements of veterinarians and veterinary professionals across Australia, thereby fostering pride and engagement within the veterinary profession.
Who should apply?
The AVA is inviting veterinarian members from clinical and non-clinical, at early and mid-career stages, from people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as individuals with lived experience across disability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or neurodiversity to express interest in joining our Awards Committee to fill one vacancy at this time.
The volunteer role would involve:
- Promoting and facilitating nominations for the AVA Awards.
- Promoting the AVA Awards and encouraging members to nominate.
- Advising on the development and refinement of award criteria.
- Encouraging diversity, equity, and inclusion in nominations.
- Reviewing judging outcomes and confirming final award recipients to be recommended to the Nominations and Governance Committee and AVA Board.
- Supporting the integrity, transparency, and consistency of the awards process.
- Assisting in the planning and delivery of award presentation ceremonies.
Time commitment
The committee will meet as required, aligning with the annual awards cycle. Meetings may be conducted virtually or in-person as required. Committee membership is established via an Expression of Interest (EOI) process once every 3 years or when vacancies occur.
How to apply
Please submit:
- A brief statement (maximum one page) outlining your interest in joining the AVA Awards Committee.
- A summary of your relevant skills, knowledge and experience to support your participation on this Committee
Applications close: Friday, 23 October 2026
For further information: Shirley Nolan, awards@ava.com.au
Please refer to the attached Terms of Reference for further information on the AVA Awards Committee.
