Left to right: AATA President, Alex P. Thiermann, Dr. Henry Childers, Ms. Christy Whitelaw, and Dr. Walter Woolf.

This year's Public Service Award recipient was the American Veterinary Medical Association's Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT). This was received in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the humane rescue of animals in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Fall 2005. The award was accepted by Dr. Henry Childers and Ms. Christy Whitelaw, RVT.

Left to right: AATA President, Alex P. Thiermann, Dr. Gordon Doonan, and Ms. Carolyn Young.

The International Award presented to Dr. Gordon Doonan, Chief Humane Transportation/Canadian Food Inspection Agency, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the welfare of animals in international commerce. This award was presented by Ms. Carolyn Young.

Left to right: AATA President, Alex P. Thiermann, Mr. Daniel Maloney, and Mrs. Lisa Schoppa.

The Animal Welfare Award, which is awarded in recognition of the dedicated zoo staff who selflessly risked their own safety to rescue and protect animals during the height and in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was received by Mr. Daniel Maloney on behalf of the Audubon Zoo / Audubon Nature Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Left to right AATA President, Alex P. Thiermann, Mr. Werner Burghardt and Ms. Rebecca McNeil.

Mr. Werner Burghardt received the Robert D. Campbell Memorial Award in recognition of his dedication, influence and determination in improving transport conditions for animals transported by air during his years with Lufthansa Cargo prior to his retirement. The award was presented by Ms. Rebecca McNeil.

Left to right: AATA President, Alex P. Thiermann, Mr. Christoper Sanarelli, Mr. Joseph Santarelli Jr. and Dr. George Winegar, D.V.M.

The President's Award went to Mr. Joseph N. Santarelli, Sr. of Mersant Intenational, Ltd. in recognition of his dedicated support of the AATA wth his time, treasure and talents over many years. The award was presented by Dr. George Winegar and accepted by his son's, Joseph Santarelli Jr. and Chris Santarelli.

Left to right: AATA President, Alex P. Thiermann, Ms Debby van Son, and Mr. Tim Harris.

The Director's Award was presented to Ms. Debby van Son, Secretary Saveetra / Transport en Logistiek Nederland. Mr. Tim Harris presented the award in recognition of her exceptional efforts on behalf of AATA's Amsterdam Conference and organizational support to the European road transport industry.