Summit - Distinguished Service Provider Award

Presented by Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC Canada), the Distinguished Service Provider award recognizes innovative services, products or programs that make a positive impact in the lives of pets and people within a specific community or sector of the companion animal industry. 

NOMINATION FORM

Nominations in this category may also include individuals, media groups, publishers, agencies and associations operating outside of the companion animal industry. In 2011, the distinguished service provider recognized by peers for its level of achievement and impact on the lives of people and pets was the Calgary Humane Society. 

Peace Officers from the Calgary Humane Society's Protection and Investigations Department conducted 1,284 investigations regarding animal cruelty and neglect from August 2010 to July 2011. Community education was a priority in all of these cases. During this time, they boasted a 100 per cent conviction rate and successfully obtained two lifetime prohibitions from owning animals for severe medical neglect cases. 

CALGARY HUMANE SOCIETY WEBSITE

Evidence of merit must include: 

• Outline of extraordinary activities/achievements that demonstrate outstanding effort to promote/recognize responsible pet families and create healthy communities for pets and people. 
• Activities that are above and beyond the normal scope of job description or volunteer expectations. 

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.