Vetnuus | March 2026 35 2023 Dr R Bengis 2019 Dr SH O’Grady [USA] 2017 Dr JA van Wyk 2015 Prof GE Swan 2009 Prof BL Penzhorn 2005 Dr MD Soll 1999 Dr GR Thomson 1997 Prof JAW Coetzer 1996 Prof I Horak 1995 Dr PA Basson 1994 Dr RD Bigalke 1992 Dr TS Kellerman 1991 Prof JMW Le Roux 1990 Prof DR Osterhoff 1988 Dr BJ Erasmus 1987 Dr A Polson 1986 Prof RK Reinecke 1985 Dr DW Verwoerd 1984 Prof WH Gerneke 1983 Dr BC Jansen 1982 Prof HPA de Boom 1981 Prof CFB Hofmeyr 1980 MC Laubscher 1979 Dr LW van den Heever 1978 Dr EM Robinson 1977 Dr JHR Bisschop 1976 Dr JH Mason 1975 DG Steyn 1974 Dr JG Boswell 1973 Dr SWJ van Rensburg 1971 Dr WO Neitz Gold Medal of SAVA continued: Prof Gareth Bath: 2023-2024 President's Award continued: 2017 Dr CP Marwick 2012 Dr A Erasmus 2009 Prof RM Kirberger 2008 Dr FS Malan 2007 Dr CM Cameron 2005 Dr G Brückner 2003 Dr RG Bengis 2001 Dr PC Ardington 1999 Dr PP Bosman 1998 Prof RI Coubrough 1996 Prof SS van den Berg 1995 Dr J van Heerden 1994 RK Loveday 1993 HP Steyn Silver Medal [Changed To President’s Award] 1992 Dr DJ Schneider 1991 Dr V de Vos 1990 Prof CM Veary 1989 Prof TW Naudé 1988 Dr A Immelman 1987 Dr L Coetzee / Dr JM Hofmeyr [Posthumously] 1986 Dr JC Austin 1985 Dr EM van Tonder 1984 Dr FJ Veldman The President’s Award is awarded to any South African Veterinary Association’s registered veterinarian in recognition of outstanding service to and advancement of the veterinary profession in South Africa. The award will only be bestowed once on a particular person, and there will be one award per year. The award requires a very comprehensive curriculum vitae and motivation. Do you know of the person just right for this award? Then nominate and motivate them before the deadline of 31 July 2026. Take a good look at previous recipients and see if your person will be a worthy addition to the list.
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