Each year awards are given at the IPATA International Conference to companies that further the mission of IPATA in promoting the safe and humane transport of pets and other animals. Each award is only given when a truly deserving recipient is identified, not necessarily annually. The 2024 Awards Ceremony at the Budapest Conference was part of the "Gala Buli", held on the last evening of the conference. Recipients have no knowledge prior to the announcement that they will receive the award and surprise is evident as their names were called.
2023 INDUSTRY PARTNER AWARDThe Industry Partner Award recognizes a person, organization, or company on behalf of some type of consultancy, business products, or services that pushed the barriers within the industry. It is open to members and non-members of IPATA whose partnership with IPATA has resulted in improved welfare, improved business for IPATA members, or enhanced ability to serve customers.
Photo: (left to right) Kiera Mejia, Director of Sales and Marketing, The ARK at JFK, Elizabeth Schuette, Managing Director, The ARK at JFK, Hazel Imrie, IPATA President and IPATA Past President, Simon Jackson The Ark at JFK Garners IPATA’s Industry Partner Award at Annual Conference“The ARK at JFK consistently demonstrates a commitment to providing first-class care for animals, setting industry standards for safety, comfort, and well-being. Their dedication to animal welfare, coupled with their expertise in animal transportation and exceptional customer service, has made them an invaluable partner to IPATA and its members. Congratulations on this well-deserved award!”, Hazel Imrie, IPATA President |
2023LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDThe Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals whose lifetime body of work demonstrates dedication to the industry and to IPATA. This individual is of the highest integrity and worthy stature. This award is not mandated to be presented every year - only when someone has been identified as truly worthy of recognition for their "lifetime body of work." |
2022 BEST OPERATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERThe Best Operational Service Provider Award honors an individual that provides operational service that is consistent at an exceptional level and is an inspiration to the pet shipping industry and its members. The award recognizes an individual who exemplifies professionalism, empathy, compassion, efficient response, accuracy of the information, and customer service
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2023 MILLIE WOOLF MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP AWARDThe Millie Woolf Award is presented in memory of Millie Woolf, one of the six founding members of IPATA, who was a driving force that made IPATA the international network of professionals that it is today. Millie recognized the need for an organization that could provide education in the transport of household pets, and that unified companies into pooling their resources to provide the safest transport of these pets. Millie exemplified her phrase, "I gave it my best." The recipient must be a person, company, or association that exemplifies "I Gave It My Best" by providing, supporting, or developing opportunities that advance the professionalism of persons involved in the safe and humane transport of animals. |
2019 EXCELLENCE AWARDThe Excellence Award is given in recognition of an individual, company, or organization that has made outstanding efforts to public service initiatives and/or who have contributed to the improvement of animal welfare with substantial impacts on humanitarian or animal welfare efforts.
Photo: (left to right) Simon Jackson, IPATA Past President, Melissa Vasquez Sansores, General Manager - Pet Air Mexico SA DE CV, and Hazel Imrie, IPATA PresidentMelissa Vasquez Sansores Presented with The IPATA Excellence Award at the IPATA International Conference - Budapest, HungaryIPATA honored Melissa Vasquez Sansores, Pet Air Mexico SA DE CV, with the Excellence Award at its 2024 International Conference. The IPATA Excellence Award recognizes individuals, companies, or organizations that have made significant contributions to public service initiatives and/or animal welfare efforts. This year's recipient, Melissa Vasquez Sansores, has demonstrated an unwavering passion for animal welfare, which is evident in her work, her interactions with clients and colleagues, and her care for the pets she transports. “Melissa has been instrumental in advocating for the removal of street pets from dangerous environments and finding them loving homes. Her dedication to animal welfare is inspiring, and her commitment to providing exceptional service to clients while prioritizing the well-being of pets is commendable,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. |
Congratulations to all our wonderful IPATA pet shipping experts for improving the humane transport of animals worldwide!
