Thanks to the overwhelming support from the community we will see you in August 19th
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Nomination Categories
Veterinary Industry
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Members in the veterinary industry with outstanding and notable dedication and service to animals.
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Service dogs assist people with disabilities in order to lead a more independent life or provide comfort to people that are in a place of need. Feel free to nominate an animal, an animal advocate or a group that represents service animals.
Working Animals, Working Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Working Animals, Working Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Working dogs assist humans in their daily jobs. Many dogs and their handlers in this category share the responsibility of life-saving efforts such as bomb-detection, search and rescue, police, military and border patrol. Feel free to nominate an animal, an animal advocate or a group that represents working animals.
For-Profit Animal Business of the Year
Service Animals, Service Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
Working Animals, Working Animal Groups and/or their Handlers
For-profit businesses that go above and beyond for animals welfare in their daily operations or via their work in the community.
Not-for-Profits, Rescues or Humane Societies
Not-for-Profits, Rescues or Humane Societies
Not-for-Profits, Rescues or Humane Societies
An award that recognizes groups that might consist of, or work with/in rescue groups, Humane Societies, non-profits and any other group that represents animal advocacy.
Animaltarian Award
Not-for-Profits, Rescues or Humane Societies
Not-for-Profits, Rescues or Humane Societies
A miscellaneous category, someone or a group of people who are deserving of recognition who might not fit in any of the other categories.
Vanguard Award
Not-for-Profits, Rescues or Humane Societies
Vanguard Award
Cutting edge science/research and/or entrepreneurialism for healing animals.
San Diego Animal Hero Award
This is the main award
selected from all nominees from the 6 categories. The winner will receive $10,000 to donate to the animal charity of their choice.