Animal Hero Award: Service/Working

The Animal Hero Award: Service/Working is presented to animals that have demonstrated extraordinary deeds as a private or public service/working animals

The following must be included with each nomination:

1. A completed application/nomination form with examples of how the animal has proven to be deserving of the award by providing assistance to those in need
2. A letter of support from the animal’s veterinarian on practice letterhead
3. Any of the following: additional letters of support, photographs, videos, newspaper articles, or other evidence of the good work of the animal

A Delaware connection (for the owner and/or veterinarian) is required.

• Submission of nomination implies release of photographs/videos and information for the purposes of publicity. Please do not send originals as they will not be returned.



DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: OCTOBER 1

Award recipients will be notified by email in mid-October. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Winter Conference luncheon on November 8, 12:00-1:30 pm at Bally’s Dover Casino & Resort in Dover, DE.