Recognizing Great Animals in the State of Texas...
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Attention Members! A call for nominations has now been issued for this year's Texas Animal Hall of Fame candidates. Please download the application form HERE and send it to the TVMA office by September 1, 2009.
Founded by the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation in 1984, the Texas Animal Hall of Fame was created to share the joy of the human-animal bond by recognizing exceptional animals. Texas Veterinary Medical Association members nominate animals each year, and the TVMA Public Relations Committee chooses which animals to induct. The goals of the Texas Animal Hall of Fame are the following:
Nominations are sought in three categories:
Hero: an animal that has performed an incredible act of bravery or saved a human life.
Companion: an animal that has provided a special benefit to its community or human companions.
Professional: a remarkable, specially trained assistance animal.
Selection:
No more than one entrant will be selected in each category of the Texas Animal Hall of Fame each year. A panel of members of the TVMA Public Relations Committee reviews nominations submitted by TVMA members and chooses which animals will be inducted.
Recognition:
If selected, an inductee will be recognized at a meeting of a nearby local veterinary medical association. The animal’s owner will be presented a plaque at the event, and the animal will receive an appropriate token of recognition, such as a medal or ribbon.
Requirements:
Nominees must be animals that, through unselfish and courageous accomplishment, exemplify the affection, loyalty, security and value of the human-animal bond.
Each nomination for membership in the Texas Animal Hall of Fame is to be submitted by a TVMA member on an official application, with the signature of the animal’s owner/steward. Applications for each year are typically available in April and are due to be received in the TVMA office by August 1.
Attached to the nomination should be a letter describing why the animal should be considered for induction into the Texas Animal Hall of Fame. You may wish to explain how the animal exhibited special abilities and/or courageous or unselfish behavior, examples of the animal’s affection, loyalty and companionship, or the ways in which it provides healthful benefits, confidence or opportunities for exercise, socialization or laughter. The veterinary sponsor may include up to three additional letters of support for the animal’s membership in the hall. At least 2-3 photos of the animal are also requested.
The actions or accomplishments of the animal must have occurred between July 15, 2008-July 15, 2009 for the September 1, 2009 deadline. The animal and its owner must live primarily in Texas. They must also be available to receive the award and participate in the public recognition activities at no expense to the Foundation.
TVMA member veterinarians may obtain application forms by downloading one here or by contacting TVMA at 512/452-4224. Application forms and any supporting materials must be submitted to the office of the Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation, 8104 Exchange Dr, Austin, TX 78754 by September 1, 2009.
Turbo • Valley View, TX 
