We’re excited to announce the Cat Friendly Certificate Program has been named a 2021 Gold Circle Award recipient presented by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)! In the category of New Product/Service Launch, the AAFP’s Cat Friendly Certificate Program displays exceptional creativity and quality education, as well as builds knowledge and skills for all veterinary professionals in order to deliver an elevated experience and care to feline patients.
ASAE’s Gold Circle Awards are the premier competition in association marketing, membership, and communications which denotes excellence, innovation, and achievement. This year’s competition received a record-breaking 300 submissions across 15 categories and the Cat Friendly Certificate Program earned a top honor. Over 100 Gold Circle Award judges were highly impressed with the extraordinary creativity and innovation of the Cat Friendly Certificate Program and recognized the importance of this specialized program offered by the AAFP.
As leaders in feline health and welfare, the AAFP supports veterinary professionals by offering science-based educational programs and resources to further their feline-specific knowledge. The Cat Friendly Certificate Program launched in October 2020 to the veterinary community and offered a concise educational package focusing on the special needs of felines. It provides much need training about cat friendly techniques to elevate the environment and experience for the cat, caregiver, and veterinary team. The benefits of the program allow veterinary professionals to enhance their ability to fulfill client and patient needs, build confidence in working with cats, demonstrate a personal commitment to feline health, help develop talent, and offer transferable tools and knowledge.