New awards announced for BVNA online event

The BVNA has launched three awards, with the winners to be announced at its virtual This Is Us event in October.

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The three awards are:

• St Francis Award – for a nurse who has gone above and beyond for his or her team, patients or the profession over the past 12 months.
• Help in the Community Award – for nurses who have gone above and beyond to help animal owners and their clinical teams during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• VNJ Writer of the Year Award – for articles that have encouraged positive change, discussions or improved clinical standards in practice.

Live stream

The This Is Us event takes place on 9 to 10 October and the Awards Evening, with keynote speaker Jane Goodall DBE, will start at 6:30pm on the Saturday.

The evening will be streamed live via the BVNA Facebook page, as well as to event delegates via Zoom.

‘Thrilled’

BVNA president Jo Hinde said: “I am thrilled to be hosting this year’s award ceremony, and urge everyone to join in by nominating and watching the ceremony live.

“We have chosen three new award categories that really highlight those individuals who are truly inspirational, and, as such, I am absolutely delighted Jane Goodall will be our guest speaker for the evening.

“She is the epitome of inspirational, compassion and kindness – all of which are values that veterinary nurses hold dear. This really is an event that’s not to be missed.”