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.
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