Three finalists in each award category will be chosen and invited to attend BVNA Congress 2025 at Telford International Centre on Saturday the 11th of October – The awards ceremony will take place in the evening from 6.30pm.

Nominations open on the 1st of June and close on the 31st of July.

VNJ Writer of the Year Award 2025

This award is for articles which have encouraged discussions, positive change or improved clinical standards in practice.

Nominations are invited from BVNA members for articles which were published in the VNJ (Veterinary Nursing Journal) between September 2024 and July 2025.

Whose article has inspired you? Nominate someone here.

Jean Turner Memorial Award – RVN of the Year 2025

Do you know a veterinary nurse who has gone out of their way to raise awareness of the RVN role with regards to ensuring that colleagues and clients understand the needs for protecting the title, legislative reform and utilising nurses?

Jean Turner was a dedicated and passionate veterinary nurse and a BVNA Council member for many years. Jean was not only a fantastic role model, but she was also a true ambassador of the veterinary nursing profession.

Do you know a veterinary nurse who deserves this award? Nominate someone here.

The Des Thompson Award – Veterinary Team Member of the Year 2025

This award is for a team member, who is not a veterinary nurse, that has made a real difference to a colleague in their development by supporting them and enabling this person to individually progress as a veterinary nurse e.g. veterinary care assistant, receptionist, practice manager etc.

Des was a proud honorary member of BVNA and a huge supporter of the veterinary nurse community.

Does one of your team members deserve this award? Nominate someone here.

Jennifer Townson Award – SVN of the Year 2025

This award is for a student veterinary nurse who is currently undertaking training and has contributed to raising awareness of the veterinary nurse role or has been supportive to other students throughout their studies.

Jennifer Townson was one of the first RANAs (Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliary) and the very first Chairperson of BVNA when it was formed.

Do you know a student veterinary nurse who deserves this award? Nominate someone here.

If you have any questions, please email us via; bvna@bvna.co.uk