{"id":624,"date":"2020-07-23T22:06:06","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T02:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conference.oavt.org\/?page_id=624"},"modified":"2021-09-30T12:16:11","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T16:16:11","slug":"oavt-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conference.oavt.org\/oavt-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"OAVT Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>OAVT Awards &amp; Recognition<\/h2>\n<div>\n<p>Congratulations to this year&#8217;s OAVT Awards Winners!<\/p>\n<h6>To be eligible to receive an award, recipients need to be in good standing with their accrediting body.<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<h2>OAVT Award\u00a0Winners<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/testimage.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>RVT of the Year: Lorna Orpwood RVT<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The OAVT RVT of the Year Award recognizes an RVT in good standing with the OAVT who exemplifies dedication to the humane medical treatment of animals and excels in all aspects of their field. Candidates demonstrate enthusiasm for their chosen profession, dedication to animal healthcare, and support for a cohesive team environment. Their concern for animal welfare stands out to others in their workplace. This individual works to augment the image and recognition for RVTs in veterinary medical communities and to the public through their professionalism and overall direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xIzDZnc6P-0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/testimage2.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h3>Outstanding Contributions Award: Ashley Jenner, RVT<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The recipient of this award is an RVT in good standing with the OAVT who has demonstrated outstanding support for the RVT profession. Their contributions have had a progressive impact on the Association, or the awareness of the RVT profession. They continually enhance the image of the members of the OAVT through their positive example in their field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3x3zCMEwlPM\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>RVT of the Year: Lorna Orpwood RVT<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The OAVT RVT of the Year Award recognizes an RVT in good standing with the OAVT who exemplifies dedication to the humane medical treatment of animals and excels in all aspects of their field. Candidates demonstrate enthusiasm for their chosen profession, dedication to animal healthcare, and support for a cohesive team environment. Their concern for animal welfare stands out to others in their workplace. This individual works to augment the image and recognition for RVTs in veterinary medical communities and to the public through their professionalism and overall direction.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xIzDZnc6P-0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Outstanding Contributions Award: Ashley Jenner, RVT<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The recipient of this award is an RVT in good standing with the OAVT who has demonstrated outstanding support for the RVT profession. Their contributions have had a progressive impact on the Association, or the awareness of the RVT profession. They continually enhance the image of the members of the OAVT through their positive example in their field.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3x3zCMEwlPM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Veterinarian Appreciation Award: Dr. Susan Warren<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>The OAVT Veterinarian Appreciation Awards recognizes a veterinarian that has demonstrated outstanding support of and contributions to the increased awareness of the role of the RVT as part of the complete animal healthcare team and encourages a team approach to veterinary medicine.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/95IdKwo6i_E\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Appreciation Award: Veterinary Purchasing<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Recognizes an organization or stakeholder in the animal health community who has demonstrated outstanding support and contribution to the increased awareness of the field of veterinary technology. The recipient has furthered the image of the RVT through encouragement and support of the profession.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wsTZ81Z7T_U\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>OAVT Years of Service<\/h2>\n<div>Thank you to this year&#8217;s pin recipients for your years of dedication to the association and your commitment to the field of veterinary technology.  The OAVT wouldn\u2019t be where we are today without our dedicated long-term members.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>20 Year Members<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Melissa Babiy<\/strong>, RVT,<strong> Monique Bakker<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Kathryn Barnes,<\/strong> RVT, <strong>Katrina Barnhardt<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Miranda Bellyou<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Natalie Bondy<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Debi Brazeau<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Marcie Burling<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Robyn Case<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Kristyn Coady<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Andrea Cole<\/strong>, RVT,<strong> Lauren Collins<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Nancy Couillard<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Heather Crane<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Stephanie Crisp<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Jennifer Deeks<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Mandy Emery<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Karent Flamenco-Lopes<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Lynda Forgie<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Laura Furness<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Jenny Gibbons<\/strong>, RVT, <strong>Tamara Gillen<\/strong>, RVT,<strong> 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