Handsome Dan’s Rescue 2015 Shelter Worker of the Year recipient, Cathy Simonini and RISPCA employees.

WHO TO NOMINATE

Nominees must be employed by any RI shelter or animal care facility. Nominees may not work in a supervisory, management or other lead role at the facility. Nominees must be employees, not volunteers. Friends, family, co-workers, supervisors and members of the community are encouraged to nominate an eligible candidate.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Submit a 500 word or less statement about the nominee, as well as one photo of the nominee (to be posted online) include the full name and contact information for both yourself and the nominee.

Please send a complete nomination to:

Email: Danimal1@hotmail.com
Subject: “HDR Shelter Worker of the Year Award”

Submissions Deadline: June 22, 2017

First Prize: Personalized Plaque & Gift Basket Valuing $300
Runner-Up: Gift Basket Valuing $150

Past Winners

2016 – Animal Hero of the Year, Joe Warzycha, RISPCA
2016 – Winner, Shelby Kowal, Cranston Animal Shelter
2016 – Runner-Up, Tiffany Coles, Woonsocket ACO

2015 – Animal Hero of the Year, Keith Swerling, RI Pet Network
2015 – Winner, Cathy Simonini, RISPCA
2015 – Runner-Up, Erin Medeiros, Johnston ACO

2014 – Winner, Holly Duffany, North Kingstown Animal Shelter
2014 – Runner-Up, Bethany Nassef, PARL

2013 – Winner, Miguel Carides, PAC
2013 – Runner-Up Anne Penta, RISPCA