VBG Business Professional of the Year Award

Honouring excellence in veterinary business leadership and service.
The Veterinary Business Professional of the Year Award recognises an individual who exemplifies excellence within veterinary business and who has demonstrated a sustained and outstanding service contribution to our sector. We welcome nominations of anyone from any background, experience or perspective who has been responsible for any form of veterinary business leadership, management and/or business technical support, either as a dedicated role or in combination with practicing veterinary science and/or clinical care. 


Dr Penny Seet - 2023 Veterinary Business Professional of the Year Award Winner
Submission Requirements
To nominate yourself, or a deserving colleague, please visit the AVA Website for submission requirements and instructions in full. If you are having trouble accessing the page, please email vbg@ava.com.au for a nomination pack to be emailed to yourself. 

Essential Criteria


Nominees must be a current financial member of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and/or Veterinary Business Group (VBG).
Veterinary Business Professional of the Year nominations will be considered by an impartial panel with varied perspectives of veterinary business. An award will be made solely on information within the nomination submission, on the basis of demonstrated contribution to veterinary business excellence. Consideration will be given to the nominee’s role/s in contributing to business goals (client, patient, staff team and/or organisational success); their demonstrated commitment to developing and delivering valuable veterinary business skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours over time; and their notable impact within or across veterinary organisations. 

Nominations close on 21 January 2025
 

Award Prize


The prize includes:

  • Two registrations to the VBG Conference Program (inclusive of socials) in 2025. 
  • VBG Membership for one year (Membership cycle June 2025 – June 2026) 
  • A profile of the practice in AVA and Veterinary Business Group’s electronic communications
  • Award plaque for display
  •  A chance to present once within the Veterinary Business Group Education Program in 2025 (Webinars, AVA National, VBG Conference Program)  
     

Acknowledgement of Country

The ACV & VBG acknowledges the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.

We respectfully acknowledge the Awabakal and Worimi peoples as the traditional custodians of the Newcastle region and recognise the continuation of culture, and connection to lands, water, and country.
We pay our respects to leaders past and present.