About Colorado’s Animal Heroes  

This special awards ceremony was started in 2000 by CVMA’s Student Chapter in an effort to honor the outstanding contributions animals make to human lives and to celebrate the human-animal bond. Past year’s award recipients include dogs that have saved the lives of their owners; pets that, through the power of the human-animal bond, have healed and provided hope; and people who have profoundly dedicated their lives to making Colorado a better place for animals and people. This has also been a way to allow Colorado veterinarians to share in celebrating their patients’ accomplishments. Originally, awards were given at CVMA’s annual convention, but now Colorado’s Animal Heroes is a stand-alone event focused on celebrating the human-animal bond and raising money to make Colorado a better place for animals and people.

Please help us to find Colorado’s most outstanding animals and people!

Nominations are accepted in the following categories:

Hero – An animal that has saved a life or prevented an injury

Service – Awarded to an outstanding service or companion animal

Human-animal Bond – An animal that demonstrates the extraordinary connections between animals and humans

Human Hero – Recognizes an individual who has made a notable contribution to the health and welfare of animals in Colorado

Youth Animal Advocate – Recognizes a youth, in Colorado age 17 or younger, who has made a notable contribution to the health and welfare of animals

Nomination Instructions

Animals may be nominated by anyone, but a Colorado veterinarian’s signature is required on the nomination form in order to be considered.

Each nomination must include –

• An official nomination form signed by both the animal’s owner and veterinarian.
• A color photograph.
• A one-page description of why the nominee should be recognized.
• Please explain the noteworthy actions, accomplishments and/or traits the nominee possesses.
• The nomination may include up to three supplemental documents such as photos, video vignettes, letters of recommendation, or newspaper articles.

Selection Process

One winner will be chosen for each category. Colorado’s Animal Heroes will be selected by a panel of judges consisting of veterinarians, CVMF staff, veterinary students, and a representative of the media.

Recognition Ceremony

The 2008 Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Turnhalle at the Tivoli on the Auraria Campus. Check back soon for more details!

Click here for a nomination form.