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Honorary BEVA Membership

Our Honorary Membership is like giving someone a lifetime VIP pass to the profession - reserved for those who’ve gone way above and beyond in shaping and supporting the field.

It celebrates people whose contributions have been so exceptional that we’re not just saying “thank you”… we’re saying “you’re part of this forever.”

Why nominate?

Because some people don’t just work in a profession - they change what it looks like for everyone else 

Honorary Membership is for those rare individuals whose impact has been so deep, so lasting, and so widely felt that it goes beyond recognition in the moment. Nominating someone is a way of making sure their influence isn’t just appreciated in passing, but formally woven into the fabric of the profession itself - like saying, “you helped build this, and we want you to be part of it forever.”

Who can be nominated?

Honorary membership nominations are open to anyone who has made a significant contribution or really left their mark on the equine veterinary profession

How to nominate

You must be a BEVA member to nominate someone for Honorary Membership

Here's how it works:

  1. Find a seconder - you'll need one other person to back the nomination, and you must both be a BEVA member
  2. Submit an online nomination - fill out a simple form and tell us how your nominee has made a difference to the equine veterinary profession
  3. All nominees will be reviewed by the BEVA Board of Management and a winner will be decided
  4. Winner announcement - the grand reveal happens at BEVA Congress!

What's in it for the winner?

Apart from the glory (and probably a few happy tears), here's what the winner will get:

  • A professional certificate
  • A BEVA gift
  • Lifetime BEVA Honorary Membership
  • One-day entry to BEVA Congress 2026
Important dates for 2026
  • Nominations open on Friday 1 May 2026
  • Nominations close on Monday 1 June 2026
  • The winner will be announced at BEVA Congress 2026