The COG Animal Services Committee hosted its biennial awards ceremony on March 28, 2014 to honor animal control officers, rescuers, volunteers, and other dedicated animal service and care providers for their outstanding service to animals, animal owners, and the local communities within the region. The ceremony was hosted by Liz Crenshaw of NBC4. Our winners from around the Region include:
Rescue Coordinators Team - Adina Howard, Jennifer Peterson & Christina Manucy
Prince George’s County
Administrative/Customer Service Award
Washington Animal Rescue League (WARL)
District of Columbia
Adoption Award
Staff of Animal Services
Loudoun County
Animal Care Award
Emma Downing, Sloanaker & Newsome
Prince William County
Animal Control Officer / Humane Officer Award
ACO II Enna Lugo
Fairfax County
Animal Rescue Story of 2012-2013
Danielle Bays and the CatNIPP Team
Washington Humane Society
Community Impact Team Award
Chris Brosan
Loudoun County
Humane Education Award
Tawng Hammond
Fairfax County
Leadership Award
Dr. Christine Cottey
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Veterinarian Award
Chris Holmes, DC Fire & EMS
District of Columbia
Volunteer Award
Anne Lewis
District of Columbia – City Wildlife
Wildlife Advocacy/Rescue/Rehab Award
Kathy Howe
Days End Horse Farm
Special Lifetime Achievement Award
Rodney Taylor
Prince George’s County – Associate Director, Animal Management Division
10 Years Distinguished Service - Animal Services Committee Chair
See pictures from the Cermony here!