
The Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists has instituted a number of awards. Awards are distributed to Veterinary Pathologists who have excelled in professional competence as assessed by appropriate criteria. The IAVP administers at least 6 groups of awards. Where an application is required, the last date for receiving award application is one month before the opening day of conference. The awards are listed below with respective criteria for each one of them. Please note that only Members of IAVP are eligible for the awards. Non-members if otherwise found eligible for any award, the President may consider them for special awards.
                        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.
                        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).
                        “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.
                        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.
                        IAVP Awards will not be instituted in the name of any family 
                member/non-pathologists of any esteemed IAVP Life Member.
                        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.
                        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.
                        At a time IAVP members are allowed to apply for two 
                categories of Awards to give opportunity to maximum number of life members.
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.
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:
                        IAVP-Dr Balwant Singh Memorial Young Scientist Award for Best Oral Presentation
                        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.
                        IAVP-Dr S.K. Nigam Memorial Young Scientist Award for Second Best Oral Presentation 
                        
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.
                        IAVP-Prof. S. Ramachandran Memorial Best Molecular Oncologist  Presentation Award 
                        
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.
                        IAVP- Prof. C. Balachandran Molecular Pathology Best Oral Presentation Award 
                        
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.
                        The scientific papers may be on any topic with a bearing on Veterinary Pathology.
                        The work in question must have been carried out exclusively in any institution in India.
                        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).
                        The presentation should be completed in 8-10 minutes with 2 more minutes for discussion, depending upon the availability of time.
                        The President, IAVP shall constitute a ‘three member committee’ to select the Awardees and the decision of the judges will be final.
                        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.
                        The first recipient of the award should be a Life Member (s) of IAVP below 35 years age.
                        The award is given to an individual or to a team of scientists, which need to best at the time of application.
                        The presentation should be completed in 8-10 minutes with 2 more minutes for discussion, depending upon the availability of time.
                        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.
                        The first recipient of the award should be a Life Member (s) of IAVP below 35 years age.
                        The award is given to an individual or to a team of scientists, which need to best at the time of application.
                        The presentation should be completed in 8-10 minutes with 2 more minutes for discussion, depending upon the availability of time.
                        No last-minute intimation to shift a paper from any technical session to Young Scientist Award will be entertained.
                        This Award contains certificate (to all authors) and memento (to young author).
                There are three awards for the Best Poster 
                Presentations of poster papers during annual conference. The awards are:
                        IAVP-Best Poster Presentation Award
                        IAVP-Organizing Secretary Second Best-Poster Presentation 
                        Award
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.
                        Full scientific papers along with the abstract (250 
                        words) may be submitted to the Organizing Secretary or Joint Secretary before 
                        the closing date.
                        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.
                        A space lot will be allotted to each presenter.
                        The participating presenter should be available at the time 
                        of presentation.
                        The poster size 2’x3’ should have Introduction, Material and 
                        Methods, Results and Conclusions.
There are three awards for the articles/papers published in the Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology. Three awards are given every year. During current year awards will be judged for completed issues of the journal published in previous year.
                        IAVP-Dr C.M. Singh Award for Best Full Research Article 
                        (Non Pack Animals)
                        IAVP-Dr  S. Damodaran Award for Best Oncology  
                        Paper/Case Report
                        
                        IAVP Dr B.S. Rajya Award for Best Non Oncology Short/ 
                        Rapid Communication 
                        
                        The research/study must have been exclusively conducted in 
                        India.
                        The article should have bearing on Veterinary Pathology.
                        Among authors at least one contributor should be Pathologist 
                        and life member of IAVP.
There are four awards for the Best M.V.Sc./Ph.D. Thesis Award. These are as follows:
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.
                        IAVP-Dr Ram Raksha-Kiran Shukla Award for Second Best 
                        M.V.Sc Thesis
Second Best M.V.Sc Thesis Award (Renamed as per EC Recommendation 2024)
                        The   Thesis   should   have   
                        been   approved   (including   
                        viva-voce examination during January to December of preceding year).
                        The research work must have been exclusively conducted in 
                        India.
                        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.
                        A copy of abstract should be submitted online by e-mail to 
                        the Secretary IAVP by the closing date for processing.
IAVP has instituted six achievement awards in speciality subjects to encourage and honour middle aged Veterinary Pathologists. Details of awards is as follows:
                        IAVP-Best Farm Animals Pathologist Award (Annual Award)
                        IAVP- Dr H.V.S. Chauhan-Best Poultry Pathologist Award (Annual Award)
Dr H.V.S. Chauhan, retired Dean, Veterinary College, Durg, Chhattisgarh, is eminent Veterinary Pathologist, researcher, author and has wide experience on poultry diseases. He served as Head of the Division of Avian Diseases at Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, UP (1976 to 1979); Professor and Head, Department of Pathology at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (1979 to 1998) and Dean at Veterinary College, Anjora Durg. (1994-1998). He was a gold medalist in MVSc at Jabalpur University, did PhD under able guidance of Dr C.M. Singh at PAU. He went to Australia for Post-Doctoral training under Colombo Fellowship Plan. Dr Chauhan has published more than 125 research papers, including 20 in international journals. He served as Editor IJVP in1977. He authored several books including-Text Book of Veterinary General Pathology (1997), Poultry Diseases, Diagnosis and Treatment (2018 & 2024, Four Editions), Veterinary Practice (2020), Pathology of Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals (Special Veterinary Pathology) (2001), He is recipient of Dr Ganti A. Sastry Award; ICAR-Dr Rajendra Prasad Award (for a book written on poultry diseases in Hindi) and Indira Gandhi Award in 2010 by Vice President of India for his work in poultry diseases. After his retirement, he worked for more than a decade as a consultant in Nandini Veterinary Hospital of Shri Surat Panjarapole Trust, Surat, Gujarat and played an important role in the development of immunoglobulin preparation for treating various diseases of cattle.
Award History and Sponsorship (of Award No2): EC-IAVP and GB-IAVP meeting held at SKUAST-Jammu in November, 2024 approved the proposal of Dr M.K. Gupta, University Professor & Chairman, Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, Jharkhand, to institute a new award in honor of eminent Poultry Pathologist Dr H.V.S. Chauhan. The matter was discussed and it was decided that one of currently existing award may be named after Dr Chauhan viz. IAVP-Dr H.V.S. Chauhan-Best Poultry Pathologist Award. Dr M.K. Gupta donated Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One lakh only) under NEFT (Ref. No. PUNBN90012490177) to Treasurer, IAVP on 28.04.2025 vide Receipt No. IAVP/R.No.5108 dated: 28.04.2025. First award will be given in VPC, 2025 at BAU, Ranchi.
                        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.
                        IAVP-Wildlife Pathologist Award (Biannual Award- Odd year viz. 2019, 21, 23 etc.)
                        IAVP-Best Companion Animal Pathologist Award (Biannual Award- Even Year viz. 2020, 22, 24 etc.)
                        Outstanding contribution in the field of specialization as evidenced by publications and track record of peer recognition.
                        Periodicity of Award is mentioned against each award.
                        The minimum of 10 year experience is essential for specialty award.
                        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.
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:
                                Outstanding contribution in the field of UG/ PG teaching, guiding and students research publications and track record of peer recognition.
                                The minimum of 15 year experience is essential for this specialty encouragement award.
                                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.
Teacher once awarded is not eligible for this award.
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.
This Annual Award contains a certificate and memento. First Award will be given in 2019.
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:
                        Outstanding contribution in the any field of Veterinary Pathology as evidenced  by  teaching, guiding and research publications and track record of peer recognition.
                        The minimum of 15 year experience is essential for this specialty encouragement award.
                        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.
                        Women Veterinary Pathologist once awarded is not eligible for this Award.
                        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. 
                        This Biannual Award (Odd Year) contains a certificate and memento. First Award will be given in 2019.
                        Outstanding Pathologists based on their contribution to the 
                        development of Pathology or Veterinary Education /Research/Association building 
                        activity can apply for the Fellowship.
                        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.
                        The application includes the following which has to be 
                        submitted at the conference venue.
                        Self-Appraisal Report of 250 words which may form part of the citation if selected for the award.
                        Full biodata including with all contributions in Veterinary 
                        Pathology.
                        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.
                        Reprints/copies of 10 best publications.
IAVP has initiated few new activities. Speakers/workers of these activities will be given recognition/appreciations. Details of rules and regulations are given below:
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:
                                The award is applicable to a distinguished Retired 
                    Veterinary Pathologist (Life Member of IAVP).
                                The person to deliver the oration will be nominated by the 
                    Executive Committee.
                                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.
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.
IAVP-Veterinary Pathology Congress-Thematic Lecture-“Year”*
Thematic lecture of conference was initiated in 2015 as per theme of National Conference.
Rules and Regulations:
                        The Oration is given to a distinguished invited International 
                        National or Indian Veterinary Pathologist (For international speaker, Life 
                        Member of IAVP is not necessary).
                        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.
                        The nominated pathologist will deliver his/ her 30 minutes 
                        thematic lecture after Inaugural Session during the Conference.
                        IAVP will pay inland TA by train AC I / Economy Class Air 
                        Fare to meet the travel expenses after making presentation.
                        International speakers will bear cost of international 
                        travels.
                        The person selected for the Oration will be given Memento, 
                        Certificate and local hospitality by Organizing Secretary.
Thematic and CVE Oration in Veterinary Pathology lecture can be given by a single International speaker to save IAVP funds.
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:
                            The Oration is given to a distinguished invited International 
                            or Indian Veterinary Pathologist (For international speaker, Life Member of IAVP 
                            is not necessary).
                    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.
                    The nominated pathologist will deliver his/ her 2-3 hours 
                    mega lecture in Special Session during the Conference.
                    IAVP will pay inland TA by train AC I / Economy Class Air 
                    Fare to meet the travel expenses after making presentation.
                    International speakers will bear cost of international 
                    travels.
                    The person selected for the award will be given Memento, 
                    Certificate and will be given local hospitality by Organizing Secretary.
CVE in Veterinary Pathology and Thematic and lecture can be given by a single International speaker to save IAVP funds.
IAVP-Appreciation to Organizing Secretary and Team- “Year”
                        With an objective to express gratitude of IAVP Appreciation 
                        to Organizing Secretary and Team was initiated.
                        Every year only Appreciation will be given.
The Organizing Secretary will be given a Memento and Certificate.
Appreciation for Best EC Worker/ Zone/ Chapter- “Year”
                        With an objective to recognize hard work EC Worker, Zone or 
                        IAVP Chapter this award was initiated.
                        Every year only Appreciation will be given.
                        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.
The person/zone/chapter selected for the award will be given a Memento and Certificate.
                        Details and rules of revised IAVP Awards may be seen in IAVP 
                        website (www.iavp.org)
                        Each Award application will have a cover page of check 
                        list (Appendix-VI).
                        No fees for Young Scientist/Molecular Oncology/Journal 
                        Awards.
                        Registration fee for specialist’s award is Rs 500/-) and 
                        Fellowship of IAVP Rs 1000/- (For 3 Years).
                        Soft copy of Award application may be sent by email one month 
                        before Annual Conference every year.
Requisite number of hard copies of the application will have to be submitted at the conference venue for consideration to:
Dr G.A. Balasubramaniam
Secretary General
                        Professor and Head (Retd.,), 
Department of Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal - 637 002
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