The Society of Friends and Supporters of Veterinary Medicine, together with the Dean's Office of the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Veterinary Student Council Initiative (VetMed-FSI), awards the annual prizes for excellent teaching. The prizes are awarded in the two categories "lectures" and "seminars and practical classes" to honor lecturers who foster the knowledge gain of the students in a convincing didactic approach and to encourage the development of innovative teaching methods and formats.