Veterinary Group NAVC Receives 21 Charlie Awards for Media Excellence

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Press release: NAVC

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) recently received 21 Charlie Awards, including three category sweeps, from the Florida Magazine Association (FMA) at the FMA’s annual awards gala on July 16 in Sarasota, Florida. The NAVC’s industry-leading publications Today’s Veterinary Business, Today’s Veterinary Nurse, Today’s Veterinary Practice and Veterinary Advantage were recognized for the fourth straight year for their excellence in writing, design and advertising.

“In six short years, the NAVC has become the industry’s largest trade publisher and is setting the standard for journalism in the veterinary field,” said Gene O’Neill, NAVC CEO. “It is a tremendous honor to accept these prestigious Charlie Awards on behalf of a team which has committed so much time, effort and hard work to producing exceptional content and design.”

The NAVC’s awards included seven Charlie (Gold) awards, nine Silver awards and five Bronze awards; category sweeps in Best Magazine Website, Best Department Design and Best Traditional Illustration; Best Redesign for Today’s Veterinary Business; and three Best Overall awards.

“Recipients of the FMA Charlie Awards exemplify the best in the magazine industry,” said FMA president, Karla Monterrosa-Yancey, CAMS. “Competition was fierce as we received the highest number of entries since 2017. We congratulate NAVC for continuing to set a standard of excellence in publishing!”

The NAVC, which has been serving the veterinary community since 1982, launched its media division in 2015. It has become the veterinary industry’s largest trade publisher, reaching more than 165,000 veterinary professionals worldwide. The NAVC has been recognized by the FMA each year since 2018, earning 79 Charlie Awards. 

The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. The world’s leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and provide the best medical care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including: educational events, headlined by VMX, the world’s largest, most comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and innovations within the veterinary industry; a robust digital platform for virtual learning and engagement; the veterinary industry’s largest and award-winning portfolio of trade publications; and an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary community and pet lovers.