Radio Personality Honored with OVMA Friends of Veterinary Medicine Award

Columbus, OH, March 06, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Long-time host of "The Ohio Veterinarian," Joe Cornely was recently recognized with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) Friends of Veterinary Medicine award. The award, presented by OVMA President Dr. Jason Johnston, recognizes an individual for service to and advancement of Ohio's veterinary community.

"Joe has helped champion countless issues of importance in the areas of sound animal care, disease prevention, public safety and the unique role veterinary medicine plays in countless small communities across Ohio," Dr. Johnston said at an awards ceremony during the OVMA's annual Midwest Veterinary Conference. "In doing so, he has raised awareness of veterinary medicine and made its critical role in agricultural production even more visible."

For more than two decades, Cornely hosted "The Ohio Veterinarian," a weekly program featuring OVMA member veterinarians sharing their expertise on a host of different topics. The program, which aired weekly on the Buckeye Agriculture Radio Network, recently ended its more than 20-year stint on the airwaves, prompting the OVMA to recognize Cornely for his contributions.

"Throughout it all, there was always that one steady friendly and inquisitive voice to guide listeners to a better understanding of how animals and people intersect every day," Dr. Johnston said in conclusion. "Veterinary medicine truly has a friend in Joe Cornely."

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) is a non-profit organization providing services to its members in the areas of continuing education, advocacy on public policy matters, and access to variety of professional resources. The OVMA represents more than 2,400 veterinarians practicing in various fields and specialties. The OVMA's principal purpose and mission is to foster life-long learning, stewardship, compassion and community in veterinary medicine.

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