Winn Feline Foundation and the American Veterinary Medical Foundation are inviting nominations for the 2010 Excellence in Feline Research award. The award recognizes the veterinary research scientist whose work mirrors Winn’s efforts to improve the lives of “Every Cat, Every Day.” The winner, who will be announced at the annual American Veterinary Medical Association convention in Atlanta July 31-Aug. 3, will receive $2,500 in cash, $1,000 to offset round trip airfare and other travel expenses to the conference and a crystal cat sculpture. A scholarship award will also be awarded to a veterinary student interested in feline medicine. Nominations are due Feb. 1. Click here for details or e - mail smonahan@avma.org.