VBG Crampton Aspiring Leader Award

Recognising emerging leadership in veterinary professionals.

The VBG Crampton Aspiring Business Leader Award aims to recognise individuals who demonstrate notable commitment and potential in the early stages of their veterinary leadership careers. We welcome nominations of individuals from any background, qualification, experience, or perspective who are emerging as leaders, for example within a practice management, supervisory, coaching/mentoring, project or team leadership, or clinically focused Head Veterinary Nurse or Lead Vet role. By recognising and supporting promising leadership behaviours, we aim to nurture positive veterinary business cultures and high-performing teams.

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 you. 

Essential Criteria

Nominees must be a current financial member of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and/or Veterinary Business Group (VBG).
Aspiring Business Leader 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 commitment to leadership, foundational leadership behaviours and attitudes, and potential for growth and impact from the award.

Nominations close on 21 January 2025

Award Prize

The prize includes:

• Provet points voucher valued at $1500
• 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)