PAWS is seeking nominations of local individuals who have shown inspirational compassion, leadership and initiative in helping animals for its Champion for Animals award. The deadline for nominations is February 19, 2010.

Nominations can come from any community member touched by the person’s project or activities. Nominees must live in the Greater Puget Sound area, and there is no age restriction. The recipient will be formally presented with the award at PAWS Wild Night gala on March 27, 2010 and also recognized in PAWS magazine.

For complete details, guidelines and requirements for nominations and to download a nomination form, visit paws.org or PAWSkids.org.  E-mail [email protected] to receive information by e-mail or fax.  

 A champion for animals, PAWS is a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitating injured and orphaned wildlife, sheltering and adopting homeless pets, and educating people to make a better world for animals and humans.