Nominee Announcement for the Central Adjudication Event

Supporters of nominees, industry professionals, and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication event. Attending the event will provide viewing of all nominee presentations and allow networking with other industry professionals. The event will begin with registration at 0830hrs and include a luncheon. During the Alliance for Urban Animals Luncheon (sponsored by HomeSafe) all participants will be able to discuss current and future Urban Animal Foundation Initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to have your say and move the industry! Event fees are $35 if paid in advance. Register online!

Eight nominees will be presenting at the Central Adjudication Event; read about the Merit Discussions they are bringing forward here.

• Innovation Showcase Scholarship:
• James Gillett with 4 Boys, 4 Dogs, 4 Life
• Sue and John Alexander with Every Puppy Deserves Puppy Class
• Erin Gray with Pop Up Dog Parks
• Tracy Robertson with The Bello Project
• Tiffany Sullivan with Animal Rescue Corps
• Emerging Leader Scholarship:
• Blake and Lisa Paulin with Lisa’s Doghouse
• Research Poster Scholarship:
• Tascha Welch from the University of Guelph
• Robert McCarthy from Tufts University

Note: Nominations are still being accepted for the Central and Virtual Adjudication Events. If you know an exceptional person, nominate them today!

Two Weeks Until the Central Adjudcation Event in Guelph, ON

Still Accepting New Nominees!

The Central Adjudication Event will be held on Thursday June 11th at the University of Guelph Arboretum in Guelph, Ontario. Nominees will present their work towards one of the four Urban Animal Programs: Emerging Leaders, Research Posters, Digital Journalists, and Innovation Showcases.

Supporters of nominees and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication session. The event will run from 8:30AM  to 4PM and include a luncheon. Event fees are $35 if paid in advance or $50 at the door. Register online!

The Adjudication Events provide opportunities to support program nominees as they strive to win a Scholarship and for fellowship with peers in the region. Those wishing to be involved in the Summit Awards Program are also invited to attend to solicit support for their nomination from their peers and members of the adjudication panel.

Scholarship recipients are awarded a full delegate package to attend and present at the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in Alberta on October 14-17. Scholarships are valued at up to $2,700 and include Summit registration fees, meals, gratuities, accommodations, and up to $550 in travel subsidies.

Nominee Announcement and Schedule for the Atlantic Adjudication Event

Supporters of nominees, industry professionals, and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication event. Attending the event will provide viewing of all nominee presentations and allow networking with other industry professionals. The event will begin with registration at 0830hrs and include a luncheon. During the Alliance for Urban Animals Luncheon (sponsored by HomeSafe) all participants will be able to discuss current and future Urban Animal Foundation Initiatives; two of which are from the Atlantic region! This is an excellent opportunity to have your say and move the industry! Event fees are $35 if paid in advance. Register online!

Six nominees will be presenting at the Atlantic Adjudication Event; read about the Merit Discussions they are bringing forward here.

• Innovation Showcase Scholarship:
• Ardra Cole with ElderDog Canada
• Annette James with Fredericton SPCA: Resiliency & Wellbeing for Animal Care Workers
• Krista Foreman with Safe for Pets Too, South Paw Animal Hospital
• Linda Townsend with Muddy Paws Adventures  
• Heather Brown with Playful Paws
• Digital Journalist Scholarship:
  • Rodney Habib with Planet Paws Pet Essentials

ATLANTIC ADJUDICATION SCHEDULE

0830 - 0900  Registration

           Innovation Showcase Adjudication

           Session Pause

 Digital Journalist Adjudication

           Session Pause

1200 - 1300 Alumni/Mentor Luncheon

           Summit Award Nominees Boot Camp

 Session Adjourned

Note: Nominations are still being accepted for the Atlantic (until May 15th) and Central Adjudication Events, especially for the Emerging Leaders, Research Poster, and Digital Journalist Scholarships. If you know an exceptional person, nominate them today!

Have Your Say at the Atlantic Adjudication Event!

Still Accepting New Nominees until Friday May 15th!

This adjudication event will be held on Tuesday May 19th at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nominees will present their work towards one of the four Urban Animal Programs: Emerging Leaders, Research Posters, Digital Journalists, and Innovation Showcases. Seven nominees will present at this event: Five for the Innovation Showcase, one for the Digital Journalist and one Emerging Leader (Humane & Rescue). Information about the nominees can be found here. Dr. Jason Coe, Executive Director, of the Urban Animal program will lead the Adjudication element of the program which is expected to be completed by 1230hrs. The Atlantic Adjudication is the third event on the North American tour.

Supporters of nominees and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication session. The event will begin at 0830hrs and include a luncheon. Event fees are $35 if paid in advance or $50 at the door. Register online! People in the Atlantic region should jump at the opportunity to attend this event and support initiatives born in their area. The Atlantic Region Action Council will review the potential Urban Animal initiatives to move forward during 2015; TWO of which were started in the Atlantic region by local nominees:

• Prince Street Puppy Project - Enriching the education experience for special needs students
• WOOF - Enriching the rehabilitation experience for animals and inmates
• Off-Leash Ambassador Program - Enriching the recreation experience for people and pets in public spaces

The Adjudication Events provide opportunities to support program nominees as they strive to win a Scholarship and for fellowship with peers in the region. Those wishing to be involved in the Summit Awards Program are also invited to attend to solicit support for their nomination from their peers and members of the adjudication panel.

Scholarship recipients are awarded a full delegate package to attend and present at the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in Alberta on October 14-17. Scholarships are valued at up to $2,700 and include Summit registration fees, meals, gratuities, accommodations, and up to $550 in travel subsidies.

Two Weeks Until the Atlantic Adjudcation Event in Halifax, NS

Still Accepting New Nominees!

This adjudication event will be held on Tuesday May 19th at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Nominees will present their work towards one of the four Urban Animal Programs: Emerging Leaders, Research Posters, Digital Journalists, and Innovation Showcases.

Supporters of nominees and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication session. The event will run from 8:30AM  to 4PM and include a luncheon. Event fees are $35 if paid in advance or $50 at the door. Register online!

The Adjudication Events provide opportunities to support program nominees as they strive to win a Scholarship and for fellowship with peers in the region. Those wishing to be involved in the Summit Awards Program are also invited to attend to solicit support for their nomination from their peers and members of the adjudication panel.

Scholarship recipients are awarded a full delegate package to attend and present at the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in Alberta on October 14-17. Scholarships are valued at up to $2,700 and include Summit registration fees, meals, gratuities, accommodations, and up to $550 in travel subsidies.

Nominee Announcement and Schedule for the Pacific Adjudication Event

Supporters of nominees, industry professionals, and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication event. Attending the event will provide viewing of all nominee presentations and allow networking with other industry professionals. The event will begin with registration at 8:30am and include a luncheon. During the Alliance for Urban Animals Luncheon all participants will be able to discuss current and future Urban Animal Foundation Initiatives; this is an opportunity to have your say and move the industry! Event fees are $35 if paid in advance or $50 at the door. Register online!

Five nominees will be presenting at the Pacific Adjudication Event; read about the Merit Discussions they are bringing forward here.

• Innovation Showcase Scholarship:
• Charmaine Hammond with Team Toby
• Brad Tanner with Sea of Green
• Digital Journalist Scholarship:
• Dr. Rebecca Ledger with Animal Behaviour & Welfare Consulting
• Sarah Hylton Foster with Coquitlam Animal Shelter

• Emerging Leader Scholarship:
• Kelsey Birtch for the City of Vancouver
   

PACIFIC ADJUDICATION SCHEDULE

0830 - 0900  Registration

           Innovation Showcase Adjudication

           Session Pause

           Digital Journalist Adjudication

           Session Pause

1200 - 1300 Alumni/Mentor Luncheon

           Summit Award Nominees Boot Camp

 Session Adjourned

Note: Nominations are still being accepted for the Atlantic and Central Adjudication Events, especially for the Emerging Leaders, Research Poster, and Digital Journalist Scholarships. If you know an exceptional person, nominate them today!

Western Adjudication Proves Up New Urban Animal Concept

The Western Adjudication event for the Urban Animal Scholarship program was held on Monday, April 20th. This first attempt at refactoring the Urban Animal presence in each of the four regions was successful. The smaller, more focused Adjudication event lowered the cost for participants and guests while adding intensity to actionable conversations in the Alliance for Urban Animals.

Four of six nominations were present:

• Innovation Showcase Scholarship:
• Jenn Nyhof with the A.C.H.O.I.C.E. Program
• Research Poster Scholarship:
• Taryn Graham with “Persons Partnered with Assistance Dogs: Implications Arising from Canadian Newspaper Coverage”
• Dawn Rault with “A Province-Wide Qualitative Study of Animal Bylaws: Promoting Population Health and Equity by Redressing and Preventing Pet Related Nuisances in Urbanized Environments”
• Digital Journalist Scholarship:
• Cheryl Wallach

All four nominees were adjudicated and the Audience Response System (ARS) electronically recorded the audience response. Two nominees unable to be present will be offered an opportunity for virtual adjudication in mid June.

The results of the Western Adjudication will be aggregated with other Adjudication Events. The top four nominees in each scholarship program will move on to the next round of the International Competition which is staged during the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in October. The 2015 Urban Animal Scholarships will be awarded during July.

The new venue for the Western Regional Adjudication at the Best Western Freeport hotel accommodated the new format quite well. The 2015 Adjudication Events are limited to 32 seats which are designated as follows:

• Four adjudicators
• Six nominees
• Ten alumni, mentor and advocates (by Invitation Only)
• Ten guests (first come - first served)
• Two Sponsors (by Invitation Only)

Dr. Jason Coe, the Executive Director of the Urban Animal program lead participants through the day. Larry Evans, Executive Producer of the Urban Animal program led the Action Council discussions to move forward decisions. Shannon Woodward, Program Manager, Tessla Cummins, Communications and Media, and Anna MacNeil Allcock, Client Services Manager rounded out the PetLynx event team.

The Western Region Action Council reviewed the potential Urban Animal initiatives to move forward during 2015:

• Prince Street Puppy Project - Enriching the education experience for special needs students
• WOOF - Enriching the rehabilitation experience for animals and inmates
• Off-Leash Ambassador Program - Enriching the recreation experience for people and pets in public spaces

The Alliance for Urban Animals determined the Off Leash Ambassador program presented by the City of Calgary was ready to move forward in the Western Region. The Ambassador project will build a project delivery plan and implement a pilot program in one or more communities to ensure the project is ready for a broader North American launch.

Registration for the Pacific, Atlantic and Central Adjudication Events is available here.

Twelve Days Until the 2015 Pacific Adjudication Event

Still Accepting New Nominees!

This adjudication session will be held on Tuesday May 5th at the Sheraton Vancouver Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. Nominees will present their work towards one of the four Urban Animal Programs: Emerging Leaders, Research Posters, Digital Journalists, and Innovation Showcases.

Supporters of nominees and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication session. The event will run from 8:30AM  to 4PM and include a luncheon. Event fees are $35 if paid in advance or $50 at the door. Register online!

The Adjudication Events provide opportunities to support program nominees as they strive to win a Scholarship and for fellowship with peers in the region. Those wishing to be involved in the Summit Awards Program are also invited to attend to solicit support for their nomination from their peers and members of the adjudication panel.

Scholarship recipients are awarded a full delegate package to attend and present at the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in Alberta on October 14-17. Scholarships are valued at up to $2,700 and include Summit registration fees, meals, gratuities, accommodations, and up to $550 in travel subsidies.

Help Determine the 2015 Scholarships at the Western Adjudication

This adjudication session will be held on April 20th at the Best Western Premier Freeport Inn & Suites in Calgary, AB. Nominees will present their work towards one of the four Urban Animal Programs: Emerging Leaders, Research Posters, Digital Journalists, and Innovation Showcases.

Supporters of nominees and members of the Alliance for Urban Animals are welcome to attend this adjudication session. The event will run from 8:30 a.m.  to 4 p.m. and include a luncheon. Event fees are $35 if paid in advance or $50 at the door. Register online!

The Adjudication Events provide opportunities to support program nominees as they strive to win a Scholarship and for fellowship with peers in the region. Those wishing to be involved in the summit awards program are also invited to attend to solicit support for their nomination and scholarship from their peers and members of the adjudication panel.

Scholarship recipients are awarded a full delegate package to attend and present at the 2015 Summit for Urban Animal Strategies in Lake Louise, Alberta, October 14-17. Scholarships are valued at up to $2,700 and include Summit registration fees, meals, gratuities, accommodations, and up to $550 in travel subsidies.