The Didier-Noël Carlotti Award is named after a veterinary surgeon who initiated, planned, and inspired FECAVA and served as its first President for four years. It is to be awarded annually to one of our members who has provided an outstanding service in the fields of interprofessional communication and/or continuing education for companion animal veterinarians in Europe.
The Award is presented annually, usually at the opening ceremony of a FECAVA EuroCongress or of a joint WSAVA and FECAVA Congress
The Award comes in the form of a sculpture and is accompanied by a certificate featuring the FECAVA Logo and the signature of the FECAVA President. Applicants have to be
• FECAVA members
• Veterinarians
• Working in the field of companion animal veterinary medicine
The award can only be given once to an individual.
Applicants can be nominated by other veterinarians who are FECAVA members or by FECAVA member or associate member associations.
The nomination has to outline in not more than 200 words why the nominee would be a worthy recipient of the Award.
Nominations have to be received no later than on 30th June 2025 for the FECAVA EuroCongress, 3-6th September 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium. All nominations must be sent to the FECAVA Head Office in Brussels (info@fecava.org) and addressed to the attention of the FECAVA Honorary Secretary.
The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) is honored to announce Dr. Wolfgang Dohne as the recipient of the prestigious Didier-Noël Carlotti Award for 2024. This accolade recognizes exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to veterinary medicine, embodying dedication, innovation, and leadership. Dr. Dohne’s veterinary journey began with his studies at Hanover
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Assistant Professor Dr. Bogdan-Alexandru Vitalaru from Romania will be this year’s laureate of Didier-Noël Carlotti Award (DCA). DCA is named after a veterinary surgeon, who initiated FECAVA and was its first President. It is awarded annually to a FECAVA member, working in the field of companion animal veterinary medicine, who has provided an outstanding service
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The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) proudly announces that Dr. Jane Ladlow, MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DipECVS MRCVS, has been selected as the recipient of the Didier-Noël Carlotti Award for the year 2023. The award named in honor of Didier-Noeëll Carlotti recognizes outstanding individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the field
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