Requirements
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Fill out the following Official Application. |
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Nominees must be animals that fit one of the categories listed (Hero, Companion, Professional). |
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Nominees must be from the greater El Paso, Texas area. |
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Animals need not be living to be nominated. |
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Type or print a document that explains how the animal exhibited special abilities, displayed courageous or unselfish behavior, and/or benefited the community. |
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Support letters are not required, but are welcome. |
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A photo of the animal is requested and will not be returned. |
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Application forms, attachments and photo must be submitted to the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association by December 31st. |
Nominations can be resubmitted.
Additional Information
No more than one entrant will be selected each year. Inductees into the El Paso Animal Hall of Fame are selected from nominations received by a selection panel consisting of members from the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association, animal welfare agencies, and the public.
The selection process will be completed by January 31st and the inductee's owner/steward will be notified soon thereafter. The inductee will be recognized at the Annual Veterinary Community Awards Banquet held in May during National Pet Week. The animal's owner/steward will receive a plaque at the event, and a plaque will be placed in the Animal Hall of Fame at the El Paso Zoo. The animal and/or owner/steward must be available to receive the award. In addition, the inductee will be honored on this web site.
Please "copy, paste and print" the following application for your use:
OFFICIAL APPLICATION
CATEGORY:
(please check one) [ ] Hero [ ] Companion [ ] Professional
SPONSOR:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________
NOMINEE:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth:______________ Species: ________________________________
Breed: ______________________________________________________________
Sex:____________ Color: _____________________________________________
OWNER/STEWARD:
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________________________
Authorization by Owner/Steward:
I hereby grant permission for nomination of the above-mentioned animal into the El Paso Animal Hall of Fame and agree to release all rights to publish and circulate information and photos about me and/or the nominee.
Owner/Steward
Signature:_________________________________________________ Date: ____________
I further testify that the information given on this application and the attachments are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Owner/Steward
Signature:_________________________________________________ Date: ____________
Please mail this form, along with the supporting documentation described in the "Requirements" section, to:
El Paso Veterinary Medical Association
4910 Crossroads Drive • El Paso, TX 79922
Applications must be received by December 31st of each year.
If you'd like more information about submitting an animal that you think is worthy of this award please contact the EPVMA at 4910 Crossroads Drive, El Paso, Texas 79922, phone 584-3459.