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AWARD DESCRIPTIONS
The Robert D. Campbell Memorial is given to a person who has contributed
outstanding organizational skills, and ability in animal transport as Dr.
Campbell did as USDA Port Veterinarian in Miami, Florida prior to his death
in 1979.
The AATA International Award
is given to a person who has made outstanding
contributions to the welfare of animals in international commerce.
The AATA
Public Service Award is given to a government person or industry
organization that has made superior contributions to the humane transport of
animals.
The AATA
Animal Welfare Award is given to a person that has worked with the
transport of animals and has exhibited an outstanding job in promoting
animal welfare.
The
AATA Lifetime Achievement Award
is awarded to an individual who meets the
following criteria:
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Internationally recognized in
his/her/their field on a global basis (not just regional);
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Should reflect a minimum of 20 years
of service to the field of animal transportation;
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The recipient’s professional career
should indicate a strong belief in the ideals and mission statement of
the AATA toward the welfare of animals being transported;
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The recipient should have contributed
expert advice that encourages adequate protection of and humane and
expeditious handling of worldwide live animal transport;.
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Unanimous Vote of affirmation by the
Board of Directors is required to insure the efficacy of the prominence
of this award.
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Only an AATA member may nominate a person
or group for this award.
The
AATA Director’s Award
is a special
award which is given to either an individual or entity which has
provided the AATA and its Directors continuing help and assistance in the
development of the AATA mission throughout the world. |
