Colorado’s Animal Heroes
 Recognizing heroes and celebrating the human-animal bond.
Colorado’s Animal Heroes is an annual awards program of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation (CVMF) that celebrates the human-animal bond by recognizing animal heroes as well as people who have profoundly helped make Colorado a better place for animals and people.
To RSVP for Colorado's Animal Heroes please contact our manager of community development, Lisa Shuman at 303.539.7638 or by email at LisaShuman@cvmf.org.
Award Categories
Hero Award – Awarded to an animal that has saved a life or prevented an injury
Human-Animal Bond Award – Awarded to an animal that has demonstrated the bond between animals and humans
Service Award – Awarded to an outstanding service or companion animal
Youth Animal Advocacy Award – Recognizes the efforts of a youth who has made a notable contribution to the health and welfare of animals
CVMF Volunteer of the Year – Recognizes the outstanding contributions that volunteers make to enhance the animal welfare community
Human Hero Award – Recognizes an individual who has made a notable contribution to the health and welfare of animals
How can you nominate a hero?
Colorado’s Animal Heroes has been honoring the people and animals of Colorado for 10 years. All of our award recipients are nominated by members of the community. If you know an outstanding animal or an amazing human advocate for animals—we want to hear from you! Nominations are accepted throughout the year.
Nomination Form
Past Award Recipients
CVMF is funded by donations from individuals, businesses, corporations, and foundations. If you wish to make a donation to our Colorado’s Animal Heroes Fund click here.
Sponsorship Opportunity
There are a variety of ways in which your company can help make this unique awards ceremony special while reaching a group of true animal lovers. We accept cash sponsorships as well as in-kind contributions of food, beverage, flowers, printing, or mail services. Click here for sponsorship opportunities available.
If you or your company is interested in a sponsorship, please contact our manager of community development, Lisa Shuman at 303.539.7638 or by email at LisaShuman@cvmf.org.
Colorado’s Animal Heroes Past Award Recipients
Hero Award…awarded to an animal that has saved a life or prevented an injury
2009 Kenai
2008 Rocky
2007 Taz
2006 Potter
2005 Stanley
2003 Lucky
2002 Odie
2001 Gizmo
Human-Animal Bond Award…awarded to an animal that demonstrates the bond between pets and humans
2009 Keifer
2008 Nimoy
2007 Boo
2006 Splash
2005 Boone
2005 PFC Hammer, Certificate of Recognition
2003 Otto
2002 Herman
2001 Sir M
Human Hero Award…recognizes an individual who has made a notable contribution to the health and welfare of animals
2009 Tracy Reis
2008 Nick Fisher
2007 Martha Smith
2006 Dr. Robin Starr
2005 Diane Balkin
Service Award…awarded to an outstanding service or companion animal
2009 Loki
2008 Blu
2007 Sage
2006 Kinsey
2005 Hank
2003 Rocky
2002 Reef
2001 Nora
Youth Animal Advocate…recognizes the efforts of a youth who has made a notable contribution to the health and welfare of animals
2009 Gina Kelble
2008 Grant Zeleny
2007 Anna Martinez
2006 Gretchen Gordon
Excellence in Animal Emergency Management
2008 Weld County Animal Response Team (CART)
Jim Crafts Volunteer of the Year Award…recognizes the outstanding contributions that volunteers make to enhance the animal welfare community
2009 Patty Demkovich, Jackie Ferguson, and Karen Wojdyla
2008 Nancy Craine
Lifetime Recognition Awards
2001 Elke
2001 Emma
2001 VIP
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