Animal Hero Award: Hero

The Animal Hero Award: Hero  is presented to animals that have saved or preserved a life/lives.

The following must be included with each nomination:

1. A completed application/nomination form with examples of how the animal has helped to save or preserve the life of a person or other animal
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: March 15, 2026

Award recipients will be notified by email in late March. Awards will be presented during the DVMA Spring Conference luncheon on April 30, 2025 at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown, Delaware.