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!