Summit - Lifetime Achievement

The companion animal industry is chock full of individuals who invest themselves to promote a more responsible and collaborative industry. Thought leaders and industry stakeholders have gained momentum from their insights, their vision and their achievements. To recognize their accomplishments, the ISUAS nomination committee selects one individual for its Lifetime Achievement award.

NOMINATION FORM

Presented by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), this award honours the outstanding accomplishments of an individual who has retired from active involvement in the companion animal industry. The individual demonstrates exceptional effort to improving industry collaboration and promoting responsible pet families.  

In 2011, that individual was Dr. Lynn Webster, MB. Dappling in an variety of associations and sectors of the industry, Webster has a comprehensive understanding of animal pathology, industry best practices and pet health insurance. 

Webster also has a distinguished past with the ISUAS, being one of the original industry allies who met in the fall of 2005 and founded the Summits. 

Nominations OPEN for 2012 Summit Awards

Tensions run high. Anticipation builds. Excitement prevails. Four simple words establish a new standard of excellence.

And the winner is….

In a few short weeks, thought leaders of the companion animal industry will come together to reward the hard work and efforts of their peers at the seventh annual International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies (ISUAS).

It’s an industry endorsement to strive for and a place of honor for those who have set the bar one notch higher. The Summit awards bring peer recognition to individuals, agencies, organizations and corporations throughout the companion animal industry.

“Two great memories of the 2011 Summit Awards at Fairmont Montebello  were the recognition extended to Dr. Lynn Webster and to Dr. Michelle Lem by Summit Alumni," said Summit Organizer, Larry Evans.  

"In the first case, a recognized elder statesman of the industry was presented with the 2011 Lifetime Achievement award and a standing ovation from his peers which left him struggling for words.  In the second case, a promising young researcher near the beginning of her industry activities surprised me after the Gala with a hug, tearfully thanked us for the most meaningful moment in her career and left me struggling to find words.  All across Canada, the Summit Awards have provided recognition, meaning and encouragement far beyond our expectations”.

Nominations recognize industry peers in eleven categories ranging from animal sheltering to responsible breeders.
Award categories:

· animal homing

· animal sheltering

· animal wellness

· community compliance

· community collaboration

· communications

· distinguished service provider

· product or service innovation

· responsible breeder

· retailer

· individual achievement

· lifetime achievement

REVIEW AWARD CRITERIA

Summit Alumni use an academy style system of nominations and election by secret ballot to determine the winners in each category. Nominations are now open and will remain open until 17 September 2012. You are invited to nominate an organization or individual deserving of a 2012 Summit.

NOMINATION FORM

The 2012 Summit Awards Gala will be held in the Victoria Room of the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise on Friday evening, 12 October 2012. 

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