Ceva Animal Health has made a last call for anyone to nominate a veterinary professional, charity worker or volunteer for one of its Animal Welfare Awards.

The awards are designed to help identify and celebrate the people who work to help better the lives of animals

The deadline for nominations is 13th January 2015, after which entries will be judged by a panel of industry professionals, including Christopher Laurence MBE BVSc. The 2015 ceremony will once again be taking place at BSAVA.

Awards judge, James Yeates, Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA, said: “There is a growing welfare crisis that is faced by many animals across the world, and part of the answer to these issues lays in the important role that charities, vets and volunteers play in helping improve the lives of animals every day.

“These awards allow us the opportunity to recognise these people for the great work that they do, and hopefully help to inspire others to exercise the same level of dedication to animal welfare. Help us to make sure the selfless welfare heroes in your community are recognised by nominating them at www.cevawelfareawards.co.uk.”

The full list of award categories is:

  • Chris Laurence Vet of the Year Award - in association with the Veterinary Times
  • The VN Times Welfare Nurse of the Year Award
  • Charity Professional of the Year Award (UK & International) – in association with PDSA
  • Charity Team of the Year Award (UK & International) - in association with Your Cat and Your Dog magazine
  • Volunteer of the Year Welfare Award (UK & International) – in association with Blue Cross
  • Farm Animal Welfare Award (UK & International) – in association with RABI and NADIS
  • International Cat Care Welfare Award

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