The Honorary Associateship is the highest honour the RCVS can bestow on a non-member. There are at present 70 such associates including internationally eminent scientists, vets from other countries and other distinguished individuals. The award recognises Geoff's commitment to veterinary students at Bristol for 30 years, first as farm manager and part-time special lecturer and latterly as an administrator. He will receive the award at Royal College day in July.