Alex Theirmann gives John Good, FedEx Charters, a congradulatory handshake for receiving the special President's Award.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD ~ John Good, Charter Sales Manager, FedEx Charters and AATA's Treasurer, was presented the 2007 President's Award. This is a special award that is not given every year but only awarded at the President's discretion in recognition of an individual who has been a majoy contributor to the success of AATA.

John Good took on the role of Treasurer at a time when AATA's financial position was fairly bleak and, through his hard work and tight control of the finances, has helped AATA grow to a position where AATA is fiscally sound. His calm quiet and clear opinions on subjects brought before the Board and Executive Committee are invaluable to the leadership of AATA and widely recognized by our membership. John is well deserving of this year's special award.

Dr. Jeremy Swallow, Chairman Transportation Group for LASA (Laboratory Animal Science Assn) received the Animal Welfare Award.

ANIMAL WELFARE AWARD ~ Dr. Jeremy Swallow, Chairman Transportation Group, Laboratory Animal Science Assn (LASA) in recognition of tireless efforts to not only promote animal welfare but also education, research and understanding of laboratory animals while in transport. He was instrumental in defining good practices emphasizing animal welfare and safety the animal industry which are now published by LASA in the Lab Animal Transport Guidelines.

Bruce Clemmons presented Ms. Lydia Petropoulos the Lifetime Acheivement Award for her 35 year career in shipping animals.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ~ Ms Lydia Petropoulos, Live Animal Specialist, FedEx Scheduled Services. In recognition of her 35 year career in the shipping of animals, first at Flying Tigers and then at Fedex. During that time period she has been responsible for coordinating the safe transport of thousands of horses, hundreds of exotics and millions of day old chicks. Lydia was instrumental in convincing upper management at Fedex to continue animal shipments at the time of the merger with Flying Tigers in 1989. Lydia’s number one concern has always been (and continues to be) for the welfare and safety of the animal flying on Fedex aircraft.

Dr. George O. Winegar received the Robert D. Cambell Memorial Award from Lisa Shoppa, AATA President.

ROBERT D. CAMPBELL MEMORIAL AWARD ~ George O. Winegar, DVM, North American Representative, Corral Line A/S in recognition for the tremendous amount of work he’s done over the years to promote welfare of animals in transport and in recognition his tireless efforts toward this cause while he was a USDA Senior Staff Veterinarian, Assistant Deputy Administrator of USDA’s Veterinary Services and during his many roles throughout the years with the AATA— most recently, as President-Elect, President and Past-President.

Alex Theirmann accepting the award for Sr. Jose Peldoza for service of the humane transportation of animals.

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD was awarded to Sr. Jose Peldoza, Servicio Agricola y Ganadero, Santiago, Chile. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the humane transportation of animals.

Tianna MacInnes accepted the InternationaL Award on behalf of Dr. Bernard Vallet, Director General of the World Animal Health Organization (OIE).

INTERNATIONAL AWARD was awarded to Dr. Bernard Vallat, Director General, World Animal Health Organization (OIE) In recognition of OIE's outstanding efforts to animal welfare for animals in international commerce.

Tim Harris, who is retiring as AATA Secretary of the European Office, was honored for his many years with AATA.

SPECIAL RECOGNITION ~ Tim Harris was honored for his many years of work and dedication to the AATA as European Secretary, and in celebration of his retirement as European Secretary. As a lifetime member, we look forward to seeing Tim at future functions and continuing to lean on his years of experience and wisdom. Thanks Tim!