Alumni receive British Veterinary Association prestigious Veterinary Achievement Awards
Published: 9 November 2022
Alumni Dr David McKeown and Professor Tim Greet receive prestigious veterinary achievement awards for their exceptional commitment and contributions to the profession.
Alumnus Professor Tim Greet (BVMS 1976, MVM 1978) was the recipient of the BVA's most prestigious scientific award, The Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal. Professor Greet, who is also a Past BVA President, said: “It is very humbling to be awarded the Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal, following in the footsteps of so many influential predecessors. I must acknowledge the huge support I have received over the years from family and colleagues and the inspirational support in my early career from several previous winners of this award.”
Alumnus Dr David McKeown (BVMS 1972) was awarded The BVA's Chiron Award for lifetime achievements in veterinary science and outstanding services to the profession, which is judged as being of a standard that commands international or inter-professional recognition. David thanked the RCVS' Mind Matters initiative for the huge initial and ongoing support given to the establishment of the Vet Support initiative. Talking about his award, he said: “Having just celebrated 50 years as a vet, the news about this award left me speechless. I thought it was a prank call – I’m so glad I answered! Never in my wildest dreams did I think anything I have done would lead to receiving this amazing and prestigious award. I am humbled by BVA’s recognition and as a consequence the sense of optimism and enthusiasm which tends to perhaps define me has just been turbocharged!”
First published: 9 November 2022
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