2025 ASPCA Humane Award Nominations

The ASPCA Is Seeking Your Nominations!

We need your help to find extraordinary pets and animal advocates who might be worthy of winning an ASPCA Humane Award! If you know an exceptionally heroic dog or cat, or a compassionate organization or human being committed to improving the lives of animals, please submit their information while nominations are open.

Nominations have closed for 2025 and winners will be announced in September. ASPCA Humane Award winners will be invited to accept their awards at the ASPCA Humane Awards Luncheon in the fall of 2025.

Some of the potential categories are listed below. 
 

Dog of the Year

For a dog who has performed a heroic act in the past year.

Nomination Form

Cat of the Year

For a cat who has performed a heroic act in the past year.

Nomination Form

“Tommy P. Monahan” Kid of the Year

For a youth 17 or younger who has made a significant contribution to animal welfare.

Nomination Form

Public Service Award

For a public service officer who has made a heroic effort to save an animal’s life in the past year or has demonstrated a commitment to animal safety throughout his or her career.

Nomination Form

Equine Welfare Award

For a person who has worked towards the well-being of horses and is committed to improving their quality of life.

Nomination Form

Henry Bergh Award

For a person or organization who has made a unique, significant and measurable impact on animal welfare.

Nomination Form

 
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