IAVP

1. Under the category of ‘Award’ only those recognitions are included which are having a set selection procedure after evaluation of the achievements of the candidates by a panel of experts. At least three applicants should be there for each such Award for consideration of the panel in a particular year. If number of applicants are less than three, it should be deferred to next subsequent year when it can be considered even if two applicants are there. Single candidate cannot be considered for award in any case.

2. Each Award application will have a cover page of check list (Appendix-VI). Registration fee for young scientist group awards is Rs 100/-(For 1 Year), other awards Rs 500/- (For 3 Years) and Fellowship of IAVP Rs 1000/- ( For 3 Years).

3. “Fellowship of IAVP” should be the highest award of IAVP and it should be awarded to an esteemed pathologist (IAVP-Life Member) who is at least 45 years of age and had contributed significantly in advancement of Veterinary Pathology for at least 25 years. Once a pathologist receives Fellowship of IAVP, he/she cannot be considered for any other IAVP Award in future. However, he/she can be co-author of the work/publication for other awards of IAVP. The other criteria as mentioned in point 1 will be applicable for fellowship award too. The executive committee of IAVP may consider awarding Honorary Fellowship for an outstanding scientist (Pathologist/Non-Pathologist, Indian or foreigner) in any field of animal health. The member of Fellowships to be awarded should depend on number of applications. If 3 applicants –1 award, 4 applicants- 2 awards, 6 or more applicants-3 awards in any case, in a particular year, not more than 3 fellowship should be awarded in a specific year.

4. Every award should carry pre-fix IAVP and suffix “Year of award e.g. IAVP Best Poster Award-2016”. If in some category, more than one award is there, the IAVP award will be highest in category, followed by those sponsored by some esteemed pathologist.

5. IAVP Awards will not be instituted in the name of any family member/non-pathologists of any esteemed IAVP Life Member.

6. The President or Secretary General (on behalf of President) will constitute a 3-5 members panel for evaluating through scoring on specific  proforma the applicants work or presentation as the case may be and the cumulative score given by the individual panelist will be considered for preparing merit list. These documents will be kept in IVAP records for one year for sorting out any discrepancy, if arise.

7. Each award will carry a printed certificate of the specific award having names of all the authors. The certificates will be given to each author. However, appropriate memento will be given to senior author only and the expenses will be met by IAVP or sponsored fund, as the case may be.

8. At a time IAVP members are allowed to apply for two categories of Awards to give opportunity to maximum number of life members.

9. The honorary lectures or orations given to an esteemed pathologist will be not have suffix as “Award” since it is nominated by EC keeping in view the outstanding contribution of the scientist e.g. “IAVP Dr P.P. Gupta Oration-2016”. He may be Veterinary  Pathologist/Indian/foreigner. Any Life-Member IAVP wishing to institute an award in his/her name or in name of some renowned pathologist will have to donate Rs. 1,00,000/- to IVAP. The category, terms and conditions, modality of the Award, however, will be decided by EC IAVP.

I. YOUNG SCIENTISTS AWARDS (Four Nos.)

IAVP considers young pathologists as its future of profession and encourages them by rewarding and awarding by a number of awards and honours. There are four awards for young scientists presenting scientific papers during annual conference. Four best presentations at a specially organized session are considered for the award. The awards are the following:

1. IAVP-Dr Balwant Singh Memorial Young Scientist Award for Best Oral Presentation

   Dr Balwant Singh (27.01.1939-29.12.2014) was eminent Veterinary Pathologist and educationist. He retired as Dean, Veterinary College, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab.

Award History and Sponsorship: EC-IAVP and GB-IAVP Meeting at Gannavaram in December, 2015 approved proposal of Dr Amarjit Singh to start IAVP-Dr Balwant Singh Memorial Young Scientist Best Oral Presentation Award (Slight modification as per IAVP Award Committee). Dr Balroop Singh (balroopsingh@gmail.com) S/O late Dr Balwant Singh donated Rs 1,00,000/- (Rs One lakh only) wide Cheque No. 925631 dated 30.11.2015 to Treasurer, IAVP on 5.12.2015 wide Receipt No. IAVP/4401 dated 5.12.2015. The annual Award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author). First Award was given in 2016.

2. IAVP-Dr S.K. Nigam Memorial Young Scientist Award for Second Best Oral Presentation

   Dr Suresh Kumar Nigam (5-6-1936- ) was eminent Toxicopathologist, Senior Deputy Director and Emeritus Medical Scientist of National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH), Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Award History and Sponsorship: EC-IAVP and GB-IAVP Meeting at SK Nagar, Gujarat in October, 2018 approved proposal of Dr Vijay P. Kale, USA to start IAVP-Dr S.K. Nigam Memorial Young Scientist Award for Second Best Oral Presentation in memory of late Dr Suresh Kumar Nigam, MVSc, PhD retired Senior Deputy Director and Emeritus Medical Scientist of National Institute of Occupational Health), Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Dr Vijay Kale (vetvijay@gmail.com) donated Rs 1,00,000/- (Rs One lakh only) wide Transaction Reference ID No ITV0318948 to Treasurer, IAVP on dated 28-3-2019 wide Receipt No. IAVP/4693 dated 28-3-2019. The annual Award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author). First Award will be given in 2019.

3. IAVP-Prof. S. Ramachandran Memorial Best Molecular Oncologist Presentation Award

   Prof. S. Ramachandran was eminent Veterinary Pathologist and molecular pathologist.

Award History and Sponsorship: This award was instituted by Dr (Mrs.) Sakkubai P. Ramachandran, wife of late Prof. (Dr) S. Ramachandran, Former Visiting Scientist, Centre for Tropical Veterinary Medicine, Royal (Dick) College of Veterinary Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK in the year 2005.

4. IAVP- Prof. C. Balachandran Molecular Pathology Best Oral Presentation Award

   Professor C. Balachandran, Ex. Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS), Chennai, Tamil Nadu eminent Veterinary Pathologist and very active member/office bearer of IAVP and ICVP.

Award History and Sponsorship: EC-IAVP and GB-IAVP meeting held at Hyderabad in November, 2022 approved the proposal of Prof. C. Balachandran to start IAVP-Prof. C. Balachandran Young Scientist Best Oral Molecular Pathology Presentation award. Prof. C. Balachandran donated Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only) under NEFT (UTR No. UBINK23193041514) to Treasurer, IAVP on 12.07.2023 vide Receipt No. IAVP/R.No.4963 Dated: 12.07.2023. The annual award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author). First award was given in 2023.

Rules of the Award (1 & 2):

1. The scientific papers may be on any topic with a bearing on Veterinary Pathology.

2. The work in question must have been carried out exclusively in any institution in India.

3. The person who is presenting the papers should be one of the authors and not have completed 35 years of age and must have made major contribution to the work (A certificate from the Head of the Department / Institution with age proof is to be sent along with the paper).

4. The presentation should be completed in 8-10 minutes with 2 more minutes for discussion, depending upon the availability of time.

5. The President, IAVP shall constitute a ‘three member committee’ to select the Awardees and the decision of the judges will be final.

6. The papers adjudged for awards would be published in Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology. Hence, a copy of the full paper with photographs, tables, etc. should be submitted to the Chief Editor after the Conference.

7. The participants for this award should submit abstract to the Organizing Secretary before the last date of conference as per announcement, indicating the paper to be presented for Young Scientist Award. No last minute intimation to shift a paper from any technical session to Young Scientist Award will be entertained.
8. This Award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author).

Rules of the Award (3):

1. The first recipient of the award should be a Life Member (s) of IAVP below 35 years age.

2. The award is given to an individual or to a team of scientists, which need to best at the time of application.

3. The presentation should be completed in 8-10 minutes with 2 more minutes for discussion, depending upon the availability of time.

4. The research work should be original contribution to Molecular Oncology carried out during the past three years in any of the Veterinary Institutions in India.

5. The President, IAVP shall constitute a ‘three member committee’ to select the Awardees and the decision of the committee shall be final.
6. The participants for this award should submit abstract to the Organizing Secretary before the last date as per announcement, indicating the paper to be presented for Young Scientist Award. No last minute intimation to shift a paper from any technical session to Young Scientist Award will be entertained.
7. This Award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author).

Rules of the Award (4):

1. The first recipient of the award should be a Life Member (s) of IAVP below 35 years age.

2. The award is given to an individual or to a team of scientists, which need to best at the time of application.

3. The presentation should be completed in 8-10 minutes with 2 more minutes for discussion, depending upon the availability of time.

4. The research work should be original contribution to Molecular Pathology carried out during the past three years in any of the Veterinary Institutions in India.
5. The President, IAVP shall constitute a ‘three-member committee’ to select the Awardees and the decision of the committee shall be final.
6. The participants for this award should submit abstract to the Organizing Secretary before the last date as per announcement, indicating the paper to be presented for Young Scientist Award.

7. No last-minute intimation to shift a paper from any technical session to Young Scientist Award will be entertained.

8. This Award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author).

II. POSTER PRESENTATION AWARDS (Four Nos.)

There are four awards for the Best Poster Presentations of poster papers during annual conference. The awards are:

1. IAVP-Best Poster Presentation Award

2. IAVP-Organizing Secretary Second Best-Poster Presentation Award

3. IAVP-Savithree Jibachch Sinha Third Best-Poster Presentation Award
4. IAVP-Sessional Specialty Poster Award (2 Awards per Session)

Award History and Sponsorship: In GB-IAVP Meeting held in December, 2021 at Bikaner a number of members demanded for two Poster Presentation Awards in each session. Therefore, IAVP-Sessional Specialty Poster Award (2 Awards per Session) were started in 2022 and given for first time in IAVP Conference held at Hyderabad.

Rules of the Award

1. Full scientific papers along with the abstract (250 words) may be submitted to the Organizing Secretary or Joint Secretary before the closing date.

2. One poster per presenter will be accepted for presentation having original contribution and work must have been carried out in India. A space lot will be allotted to each presenter.

3. A space lot will be allotted to each presenter.

4. The participating presenter should be available at the time of presentation.

5. The poster size 2’x3’ should have Introduction, Material and Methods, Results and Conclusions.

6. The President of the IAVP shall constitute a ‘three member committee’ to select the Awardees and the decision of the committee shall be final.

III. JOURNAL AWARDS

There are four awards for the articles/papers published in the Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology. Four awards are given every year. During current year awards will be judged for completed issues of the journal published in previous year.

1. IAVP-Dr C.M. Singh Award for Best Full Research Article (Non Pack Animals)

2. IAVP-Dr  S. Damodaran Award for Best Oncology  Paper/Case Report

3. IAVP Dr B.S. Rajya Award for Best Non Oncology Short/ Rapid Communication

4. IAVP-Gang-Mana Sharma Award for Best Article/ Case Report on Pack Animals

Rules of the Award

1. The research/study must have been exclusively conducted in India.

2. The article should have bearing on Veterinary Pathology.

3. Among authors at least one contributor should be Pathologist and life member of IAVP.

4. The President of the IAVP shall constitute a ‘five member committee’ to select the Awardees and the decision of the committee shall be final.

IV. BEST POST GRADUATE THESIS AWARD

There are four awards for the Best M.V.Sc./Ph.D. Thesis Award. These are as follows:

1. IAVP-Prof. P.K.R. Iyer Memorial Best MVSc Thesis Award

Award History and Sponsorship: EC-IAVP and GB-IAVP Meeting at Bengaluru in November, 2017 approved proposal of President, IAVP Dr R. Somvanshi to start IAVP-Prof. P.K.R. Iyer Memorial Best MVSc Thesis Award. Award was sponsored by family members and students of late Prof. Iyer by donating Rs 1,20,000/- (Rs One lakh twenty thousand only). Of this amount, Major General P.R. Venkatesh, New Delhi, Mr P.R. Krishna Kumar, Thiruvallaur (sons) and Mrs Chitra Murti (daughter), Texas, USA donated Rs 45,000/-) and his students (Prof. Utpal Sengupta, Agra, Rs 30,000/; Prof. A.T. Rao, Bhubaneswar; Dr Lal Krishna, New Delhi; Dr R.K.S. Dogra, Lucknow; Dr K.N. Gowal, Gurgaon; Dr G.S. Pandey, USA; Dr R. Somvanshi, Bareilly; Dr K.C. Varshney, Bengaluru; Dr Taibur Rahman, Guwahati and Dr G. Saikumar, Bareilly (by donating Rs 5000 each) and his admirer Dr C. Balachandran, Chennai (by donating Rs 5000/-). The Award will be given to Best MVSc Thesis judged by 3 members Committee appointed by President, IAVP in IAVP Annual Conference. The annual Award will contain a certificate (both to student and his guide) and memento. First Award was given in 2017.

2. IAVP-Dr Ram Raksha-Kiran Shukla Award for Second Best M.V.Sc Thesis

3. IAVP-Best Ph.D. Thesis Award

4. IAVP-Dr P. Rama Rao Memorial Second Best Ph.D. Thesis Award

Rules of the Award

1. The   Thesis   should   have   been   approved   (including   viva-voce examination during January to December of preceding year).

2. The research work must have been exclusively conducted in India.

3. Thesis should accompany a certificate from the major advisor that it was completed during the stipulated period of time as per the institution/ University norms-to be submitted at the Conference.

4. A copy of abstract should be submitted online by e-mail to the Secretary IAVP by the closing date for processing.

5. Submit a copy of thesis at the conference venue at the time of registration for evaluation. The thesis will be accepted only from the applicants on the condition as at S.No. 4 above.

V. IAVP-ACHIEVEMNT AWARDS IN SPECIALITY SUBJECTS

IAVP has instituted six achievement awards in speciality subjects to encourage and honour middle aged Veterinary Pathologists. Details of awards is as follows:

1. IAVP-Best Farm Animals Pathologist Award (Annual Award)

2. IAVP-Best Poultry Pathologist Award (Annual Award)

3. IAVP-Dr B.L. Purohit Memorial Best Toxicologist Pathologist Award (Annual Award)

Award History and Sponsorship (of Award No3): EC-IAVP and GB-IAVP Meeting at Anand, Gujarat 2014 approved proposal of Dr M.V. Joshi to start IAVP-Dr B.L. Purohit Memorial Best Toxicologist Pathologist Award (Slight modification as per recommendation of IAVP Award Committee). Mrs. Shanta Purohit wife of late Prof. Dr B.L. Purohit and 5 Veterinary Pathology students guided by late Dr Purohit contributed Rs 45,000/- (Rs Forty five thousand only) for starting this Award. Details of donors are: Mrs. Shanta Balkrishna Purohit, Pune- Rs 20,000/; Dr Subhash Shankar Bhagwat, Mumbai-Rs 7500/; Dr A.G. Bhandarkar, Nagpur- Rs 3500; Dr Shrikant Gharote, Wardha- Rs 3000; Dr Madan Vasant Joshi, Akola-Rs 5000 and Dr Ashok K. Thatoo, Pantnagar-Rs 6000. Money was paid through Cheque in 2015 to Treasurer, IAVP. First Award was given in 2016.

4. IAVP-Wildlife Pathologist Award (Biannual Award- Odd year viz. 2019, 21, 23 etc.)

5. IAVP-Best Companion Animal Pathologist Award (Biannual Award- Even Year viz. 2020, 22, 24 etc.)

6. IAVP-Laboratory Animal Pathologist Award (Biannual Award-Even Year viz. 2020, 22, 24 etc. )

Rules of the Award

1. Outstanding contribution in the field of specialization as evidenced by publications and track record of peer recognition.

2. Periodicity of Award is mentioned against each award.

3. The minimum of 10 year experience is essential for specialty award.

4. Submission of last three years outstanding research contribution of the individual/Institution would be the major criteria although track record of previous contributions would also be considered.

5. Scientist/ Faculty once awarded is not eligible for same award.
6. Send application with a summary of your work done report before closing date to the Secretary or Joint Secretary and submit three copies of your full report for evaluation at conference venue.
7. Please indicate the specialty to which you would like your award to be considered and include a cover letter stating how your publications and recent contributions are relevant to the topic.
8. This Annual Award contains a certificate and memento.

VI. IAVP- Special Encouragement Awards

1. IAVP-Best Veterinary Pathology Teacher Award (Annual Award)

IAVP instituted this Award in 2018 for encouraging best teachers in discipline Veterinary Pathology.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Outstanding contribution in the field of UG/ PG teaching, guiding and students research publications and track record of peer recognition.

2. The minimum of 15 year experience is essential for this specialty encouragement award.

3. Submission of last three years outstanding teaching contribution of the individual would be the major criteria although track record of previous contributions would also be considered in the absence of competition among recent performers.

4. Teacher once awarded is not eligible for this award.

5. Send application with a summary of your achievement report before closing date to the Secretary or Joint Secretary and submit three copies of your full report for evaluation at conference venue.

6. This Annual Award contains a certificate and memento. First Award will be given in 2019.

2. IAVP-Best Women Veterinary Pathologist Award (Biannual Award-Odd Year viz. 2019, 21, 23 etc.)

IAVP instituted this Award in 2018 for encouraging and recognizing middle career best Women Veterinary Pathologists.

Rules and Regulations:

1. Outstanding contribution in the any field of Veterinary Pathology as evidenced by teaching, guiding and research publications and track record of peer recognition.

2. The minimum of 15 year experience is essential for this specialty encouragement award.

3. Submission of last three years contributions of the individual would be the major criteria although track record of previous contributions would also be considered in the absence of competition among recent performers.

4. Women Veterinary Pathologist once awarded is not eligible for this Award.

5. Send application with a summary of your work done report before closing date of Award to the Secretary or Joint Secretary and submit three copies of your document for evaluation at conference venue.

6. This Biannual Award (Odd Year) contains a certificate and memento. First Award will be given in 2019.

VII. FELLOW OF INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS (FIAVP)

Rules of the Award

1. Outstanding Pathologists based on their contribution to the development of Pathology or Veterinary Education /Research/Association building activity can apply for the Fellowship.

2. The applicant should be a Pathologist of eminence at least 45 years of age and had contributed significantly in advancement of Veterinary Pathology for 25 year with a standing of 10 years as Life Member.

3. The application includes the following which has to be submitted at the conference venue.

4. Self-Appraisal Report of 250 words which may form part of the citation if selected for the award.

5. Full biodata including with all contributions in Veterinary Pathology.

6. A self-assessment of the excellence in publications as indicated by cumulative scores of NAAS-journal ratings, impact factor, citation indices or other widely known indices of scientific performances.

7. Reprints/copies of 10 best publications.

8. Forward your nominations through zonal secretaries or two supporting letters from eminent pathologists in favour of the candidate (normally Fellows) to the Secretary General along with a demand draft for Rs 1,000/-favouring the Treasurer, IAVP payable at Bareilly.

VIII. IAVP APPRECIATIONS/ ACTIVITIES / RECOGNITIONS

IAVP has initiated few new activities. Speakers/workers of these activities will be given recognition/appreciations. Details of rules and regulations are given below:

1. Dr P.P. Gupta Oration*

Award History and Sponsorship: Award was instituted by Dr P.P. Gupta, eminent pathologist of PAU, Ludhiana in 2000 by donating Rs 50,000 to IAVP. It is for Presentation of Outstanding Research Findings on any topic in Veterinary Pathology.

Rules and Regulations:

1. The award is applicable to a distinguished Retired Veterinary Pathologist (Life Member of IAVP).

2. The person to deliver the oration will be nominated by the Executive Committee.

3. The person selected for the award will be given Memento, Certificate and will be paid Rs.2000 to meet the travel expenses after making presentation.

4. The nominated retired pathologist for Dr P.P. Gupta Oration Award will deliver his/her lecture in one of the related technical sessions during the conference.

2. IAVP-Veterinary Pathology Congress-Thematic Lecture-“Year”*

Thematic lecture of conference was initiated in 2015 as per theme of National Conference.

Rules and Regulations:

1. The Oration is given to a distinguished invited International National or Indian Veterinary Pathologist (For international speaker, Life Member of IAVP is not necessary).

2. The person to deliver the Oration will be nominated either by the Organizing Secretary and/ or Executive Committee Members and will be approved by the EC of IAVP.

3. The nominated pathologist will deliver his/ her 30 minutes thematic lecture after Inaugural Session during the Conference.

4. IAVP will pay inland TA by train AC I / Economy Class Air Fare to meet the travel expenses after making presentation.

5. International speakers will bear cost of international travels.

6. The person selected for the Oration will be given Memento, Certificate and local hospitality by Organizing Secretary.

7. Thematic and CVE Oration in Veterinary Pathology lecture can be given by a single International speaker to save IAVP funds.

3. IAVP-Veterinary Pathology Congress-Continuing Veterinary Pathology Education Lecture-“Year”*

It was started from 2015 for presentation of 2-3 hours mega Research/ Review Findings on Specific Topic in Veterinary Pathology as per international pattern.

Rules and Regulations:

1. The Oration is given to a distinguished invited International or Indian Veterinary Pathologist (For international speaker, Life Member of IAVP is not necessary).

2. The person to deliver the lecture will be nominated either by the Organizing Secretary and/ or Executive Committee Members and will be approved by the EC of IAVP.

3. The nominated pathologist will deliver his/ her 2-3 hours mega lecture in Special Session during the Conference.

4. IAVP will pay inland TA by train AC I / Economy Class Air Fare to meet the travel expenses after making presentation.

5. International speakers will bear cost of international travels.

6. The person selected for the award will be given Memento, Certificate and will be given local hospitality by Organizing Secretary.

7. CVE in Veterinary Pathology and Thematic and lecture can be given by a single International speaker to save IAVP funds.

4. IAVP-Appreciation to Organizing Secretary and Team- “Year”

Rules and Regulations:

1. With an objective to express gratitude of IAVP Appreciation to Organizing Secretary and Team was initiated.

2. Every year only Appreciation will be given.

3. The Organizing Secretary will be given a Memento and Certificate.

5. Appreciation for Best EC Worker/ Zone/ Chapter- “Year”

Rules and Regulations:

1. With an objective to recognize hard work EC Worker, Zone or IAVP Chapter this award was initiated.

2. Every year only Appreciation will be given.

3. President IAVP will identify one Best Worker or Zone or IAVP Chapter depending on its outstanding activities during the year. President’s proposal will be approved by EC.

4. The person/zone/chapter selected for the award will be given a Memento and Certificate.

IMPORTANT NOTE: (*On invitation of EC IAVP)

1. Details and rules of revised IAVP Awards may be seen in IAVP website (www.iavp.org)

2. Each Award application will have a cover page of check list (Appendix-VI).

3. No fees for Young Scientist/Molecular Oncology/Journal Awards.

4. Registration fee for specialist’s award is Rs 500/-) and Fellowship of IAVP Rs 1000/- (For 3 Years).

5. Soft copy of Award application may be sent by email one month before Annual Conference every year.

6. Requisite number of hard copies of the application will have to be submitted at the conference venue for consideration to:

   Dr K.P. Singh

   Principal Scientist

   Joint Directorate, CADRAD,

   ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, UP

   E-mail: karam.singh@rediffmail.com Mob: 919897806926 Tel: 0581-2302188