Congratulations to all the winners and the nominees of 2015
Summit Awards. Despite some unexpected
hiccups this year regarding the Summit conference, the organizers have worked
tirelessly to ensure the 2015 Summit Awards are announced and due recognition
given to the winners.
Below is the
official list of winners including Homes Alive Pet Centres in Alberta, winner of the Retailer
Award. We also want to give a special shout out to Bosley's (New West Minister), La Grande Ménagerie, Petland Canada and
the Top Dog Store who were also nominated in this category and to France Dubois our own local nominee from the SPCA de l'Outaouais who won the Sheltering Award. Check all the profiles to discover what
makes these companies stand out.
And the Summit Award winners are...
The Breeder
Summit Award recognizes
a breeder of companion animals with five or more years of breeding experience
that is compliant with recognized codes of ethical conduct or the Urban Animal
Certified Quality Mark and demonstrates an exemplary level of professionalism.
And the winner is... Dawne Deeley, TsarShadow Karelian Bear Dogs
The Communicator
Summit Award recognizes
an organization that develops a concept and successfully delivers compelling
content to promotes a better environment for urban animals. And the
winner is... Alison Cross, Ontario SPCA
The Retailer Summit Award recognizes an organization in the
retail sector that has achieved a remarkable relationship with pet families and
has improved the experience of pets and people in the community (ies) they
serve. And the winner is... Evan Ropp, Homes Alive Pet Centres
The Collaboration Summit Award recognizes the efforts of two or more
organizations (service providers) that work collaboratively to create a
healthier environment for urban animals. And the winners are... Alberta Alliance for the Safety of Animals and People (AASAP), lead by
Tim Battle and Deanna Lewis of the Alberta SPCA and Win House
The Community
Summit Award recognizes
achievements to create a more pet friendly environment with the implementation
of a best practice in licensing, identification, wellness, recreation, public
spaces, housing, tourism or standards of care. And the winner is... The Corporation for the District of North
Vancouver
The Distinguished
Service Provider Summit Award recognizes
a service provider that has achieved a remarkable impact on the lives of people
and pets within a community. And the winner is... Karl Braun, Run Free Canine Centre
The Homing
Summit Award recognizes
an organization that achieves success placing animals in appropriate
environments for animals and people through innovative adoption, sale,
return-to-owner, re-homing or fostering programs. And the winner is...Shelley Cunningham, Litters n Critters Rescue
The Individual Achievement
Summit Award recognizes
an individual who is currently active in the urban animal industry and is well
regarded for their achievements to improve the experience of pets and people.
Preference will be shown for those who actively mentor the development of
leaders and professionalism in the industry. And the winner is... Dr. Karen Becker
The Lifetime
Achievement Summit Award recognizes
an individual whose achievements has garnered the honor and respect of their
peers in the Alliance for Urban Animals. And the winner is... James H. Bandow
The Sheltering
Summit Award recognizes
an organization that has improved the care and handling of animals in
transition. (recovery, intervention, transfer). And the winner is... France Dubois, SPCA de l'Outaouais
The Wellness
Summit Award recognizes
the efforts of an organization to improve the overall levels of health and
wellness for urban animals in a specific community, area of intervention or
industry sector. And the winner is... City of Edmonton Animal Care & Control
Centre
The Pet
Owner Summit Award recognizes
a pet owner that has demonstrated a mindful approach to pet ownership and the
ability to think beyond themselves to create a better environment for all urban
animals. And the winner is... Brad Tanner
Thank you to the Summit for Urban Animals for all their hard
work in bringing together our industry and giving us the medium to recognize
the greats in our sector.
You can also let us know if you or someone you know would
make a great story for our Animal Welfare is Everyone's Business (#AWIEB) campaign,
which highlights the amazing ways Canadian pet businesses are engaged in the
wellbeing of pets.