AVMA awards FAQs

Q: Can I nominate myself?

A: No, self-nominations are not accepted.

Q: Does the nominee have to be an AVMA member?

A: Nominees must be an AVMA member unless otherwise stated within the award description and nomination criteria.

Q: Does the nomination process have to be completed electronically?

A: Yes, the interactive PDF nomination form must be completed electronically and submitted along with all required documentation via email to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org) by the current year’s nomination deadline.

Q: Can I email the CV/resume or additional documents?

A: Yes, the completed interactive PDF nomination form and required documentation must be sent via email to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org), in its entirety, by the nominator, for receipt no later than the current year’s nomination deadline.

Q: Can I nominate an individual for more than one award?

A: Yes, you may nominate an individual for more than one award; however, each award has a separate selection process and nomination criteria, therefore, you need to submit a separate interactive PDF nomination form and required documentation for each award.

Q: Will I receive a confirmation email when I submit a nomination?

A: Yes, the nominator will receive confirmation from avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org) with notification that the nomination form and required documentation have been received. If you do not receive a confirmation email within 2 business days, please contact avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org).

Q: What does “required documentation” mean?

A: Each award has nomination requirements that must be met for the nomination to be considered (e.g., cover letter, curriculum vitae, letters of support, digital headshot, etc.). The interactive PDF nomination form and required documentation, listed for each award, must be submitted to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org) in its entirety, by the nominator, for receipt no later than the current year’s nomination deadline.

Q: Why have some awards not had a recipient each year?

A: Nomination submissions may not have been received for a particular award, or there were no nominees that met the criteria for selection in that particular year.

Q: Will AVMA inform the nominee who nominated them?

A: Following the award recipient selection process, all nominees will receive communication that they were nominated for an AVMA Award and the result of the selection process. Nominators are encouraged to speak with their nominee and make them aware, however, it is not required.

Q:  Can I submit the nomination form without submitting all other required documentation?

A: No. If needed, speak to the nominee directly to obtain any missing documentation or speak to someone who may be able to provide you with the necessary documentation. The interactive PDF nomination form and required documentation must be submitted to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org) in its entirety, by the nominator, for receipt no later than the current year’s nomination deadline.

Q:  How long will my nomination remain in consideration?

A: Nominators of individuals not selected in the original year of submission may contact avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org) to ask that their nomination be resubmitted for consideration during the following year’s nomination and selection process. Any updates to the required documentation or information on the interactive PDF nomination form must be submitted to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org) for receipt no later than the following year’s nomination deadline. Nominators are asked to include a cover email with those updates indicating they are for a resubmitted nomination from the previous year. Resubmitted nominations may be carried forward for only one additional year. After that, submission of a new nomination (e.g., interactive PDF nomination form and required documentation) will be required.

NOTE: If there is no request from the nominator, the nomination will not automatically be carried forward for consideration the following year.

Q: Can I submit my nomination by mail?

A: No. The nominator must submit the interactive PDF nomination form and required documentation via email to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org), for receipt no later than the current year’s nomination deadline.

Q: Can I get assistance with my nomination?

A: Questions or request for assistance may be submitted via email to avma-awardsavma [dot] org (avma-awards[at]avma[dot]org). Questions related to a specific award will be forwarded to the appropriate AVMA staff person or division to assist.