Call for Nominations: TJ Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year
Nominations are now open for the 2026 T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year. The T.J. Lafeber Avian Practitioner of the Year Award is given annually, or at the Selection Committee’s discretion, to an outstanding practitioner that has advanced the quality of health care for companion and/or free-ranging birds. This Award is given annually, or at the committee’s discretion, to a veterinarian that is currently active in the field of avian medicine, either in clinical practice or academia. Important criteria for this award include clinical excellence, innovation, promotion of the profession, significant contributions to the knowledge base, as well as caring and compassion to their patients and clients.