Summit - Community Collaboration Award

In an ever changing industry, one thing remains certain. The future is collaborative. When two or more organizations come together for the benefit of the companion animal community, the ISUAS recognizes them with a Community Collaboration award. 

Presented by PetLynx Corporation, this award recognizes outstanding achievement in the delivery of content programs, codes of conduct, best practices or a legislative framework delivered in a community or across the companion animal industry to create a healthier environment for pets and people. A minimum of two organizations must be nominated for this award. 

NOMINATION FORM

In 2011, it was the Calgary Humane Society and Alberta Animal Services that stood out most to the nominating committee. These two agencies collaborate on a regular basis with a program they call "Highway of Hope." The program involves the City of Calgary, 30 communities in south, central and northern Alberta and the City of Red Deer. The program allows for the transfer of dogs and cats between the agencies and increases the exposure of adoptable animals beyond regional limits helping to maximize adoptions. 

ALBERTA ANIMAL SERIVES WEBSITE

CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY

Evidence of merit must include: 

• Description of programs and best practices that demonstrate collaboration amongst two or more sectors of the companion animal industry. 
• Examples of collaboration using exemplary and responsible practices and protocols. 

Support of merit may include: 

• Exemplary community and industry collaboration.
• Commitment to creating responsible pet communities. 
• Peer recognition and awards. 
• Media reports, published program summaries, publications, web content, etc.