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WSAVA International Award for Scientific Achievement This award is based on outstanding contributions by a veterinarian who has had a significant impact on the advancement of knowledge concerning the cause, detection, cure and/or control of disorders of companion animals. Stephen Withrow DVM, DACVS, DACVIM (Oncology)

WSAVA Hill's Pet Mobility Award This award recognizes the outstanding work of a clinical researcher in the field of canine and feline orthopaedic medicine and surgery. Through improvements in the mobility and quality of life of pets, this person's research has contributed significantly to the well-being of pets' lives and to the human-animal bond world-wide. Steven Budsberg DVM, DACVS

WSAVA Global One Health Award This Award is based on exemplary service by an individual, who has promoted the global One Health Concept, and, in particular, has highlighted an aspect of small companion animal relevance to the One Health Agenda. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of either: 1. Service to local, state, national and international One Health Organisations that have catalysed scientific meetings, exchange of information and international goodwill, for the benefit of the medical and veterinary professions worldwide. 2. A longstanding history of active research that exemplifies the role of small companion animals in One Health (i.e. in zoonotic infectious disease, comparative or translational medicine or the human-companion animal bond). World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)

WSAVA Hill's Excellence in Veterinary Healthcare Award This award recognizes the outstanding work of veterinarians in promoting companion animal healthcare and the family pet/veterinary bond through a special sensitivity to both clients and patients using leading edge clinical nutrition and advanced medical and surgery techniques Chand Khanna DVM, PhD

WSAVA International Award for Service to the Profession This Award is based on exemplary service by a veterinarian who has fostered and enhanced the exchange of scientific and professional ideas throughout the world. The recipient will be chosen on the basis of service to local, state, national and international organisations that have catalysed scientific meetings, exchange of information and international goodwill, for the benefit of the profession worldwide. Prof Boyd Jones

WSAVA PRESIDENT'S AWARD This award will be presented on a time to time basis by the President of the WSAVA to a member of the WSAVA in recognition of the recipient’s outstanding contribution to the association. Rau Benavente DVM