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ACVIM Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award

The ACVIM Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award is presented by specialty to recognize to the most prominent leaders and provide the opportunity to celebrate those who have made significant contributions in each of the six ACVIM specialties.

The awards may be given up to once annually but need not be awarded if a meritorious nomination is not provided during a given year. If you have questions, please contact Awards@ACVIM.org.


Join us in Congratulating our 2025 Recipient

2025 LAIM Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award

Warwick M. Bayly, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
Professor of Equine Medicine, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Known affectionately as "Waz" by his peers, Dr. Warwick Bayly's outstanding career spans over four decades. Highly-egarded for his body of scientific contributions in equine medicine, including as co-editor of the seminal Reed, Bayly and Sellon's Equine Internal Medicine textbook, Dr. Bayly has long been dedicated to pushing the boundaries and leading with curiosity. His work in equine exercise physiology is well known in the specialty and beyond, with discoveries and advances influencing human exercise physiology. In addition to his many scientific contributions, Dr. Bayly has served in high-ranking academic roles, including as Dean and later Provost at the University of Washington's College of Veterinary Medicine.  Committed to veterinary education, Dr. Bayly has supported the education of countless veterinary students and has both inspired and fostered a passion for equine medicine in many. His dedication to the advancement of the specialty make him an outstanding recipient of the Specialty Lifetime Achievement Award for Large Animal Internal Medicine. 

"Dr. Bayly’s leadership extends beyond his research and teaching. His service on multiple grant review panels and advisory boards for state, national, and international organizations has ensured that the science in equine medicine is of the highest standard. His extroverted personality and infectious enthusiasm have made him a beloved figure in the veterinary community. He has a unique ability to engage and inspire, often using humour and wit to make complex concepts accessible...Waz is an outstanding beacon for our young(er) ACVIM colleagues."

- Dr. Kenneth Hinchcliff

 

Past Award Recipients


2024


2023


2022 & 2021



 
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