Awards include new category for Antimicrobial Stewardship.

The winners of the 2023 RCVS Knowledge Awards have been announced. The awards celebrate achievements in the veterinary profession for initiatives that contribute to advancing the quality of veterinary care.

This year’s awards include a Quality Improvement category and a new category for Antimicrobial Stewardship.

The winners of the Quality Improvement category are: 

• David Charles
• Rosemullion Veterinary Practice 
  
• Leanne McLeod 
  
• The School of Veterinary Nursing at the Royal Veterinary College
  

The winners of the Antimicrobial Stewardship category are: 

• White Lodge Veterinary Surgery
• Rachel Forster 
  
• Paragon Veterinary Referrals 
  
• Tonia Simms
  

The awards will be presented at the Royal College Day on 7 July 2023.

Executive director at RCVS Knowledge Chris Gush said: "We were pleased to receive so many high-quality applications for the RCVS Knowledge Awards this year, which is a real testament to the profession's growing dedication to using Quality Improvement techniques and advancing veterinary care.

“At RCVS Knowledge, we're actively expanding our work in the antimicrobial resistance field, which is an issue in both veterinary and human medicine. Through the awards, we're delighted to recognise those who are making valuable contributions towards combatting the threat of antimicrobial resistance. 

“Congratulations to all of the winners.”

As well as the eight award winners, there are also 12 highly commended applicants in the Quality Improvement category, and six in the Antimicrobial Stewardship category.

More information about all the winners and highly commended applicants can be found on the RCVS Knowledge website.