Important People in Animal Control Today
(I.M.P.A.C.T. Award)
Award Description:
Goes to an individual or entity who is outside Animal Control (Senator, Vet, etc.) who makes an impact on the Animal Control field.
Criteria to be met:
1. Must go to an entity in a Non-ACO position.
2. Performing a task that is beneficial to Animal Control Officers in Massachusetts as we care for the animals within our communities.
3. Task performed falls outside of normal purview of the entities activity.
Click here to submit a nomination for the IMPACT AWARD:
https://forms.gle/VXw7BwBXsXMsGHwV8
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Paul Murphy Golden Bone Award
(Golden Bone Award)
Description:
Awarded to a Dog-Gone good ACO. In recognition of dedication and efforts to promote professionalism through Animal Control in your municipality.
Criteria:
1. The Animal Control Officer is actively involved in their community (events, trainings, career days etc.).
2. Serves as a role model to others.
3. Goes above and beyond the requirements of the job.
4. Must be a member in good standing of ACOAM.
Click here to submit a nomination for the GOLDEN BONE AWARD:
https://forms.gle/EreZBbg33q69Ytqk7
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Richard “Dick” Stein Award
Description:
Richard “Dick” Stein was the town of Canton’s Animal Control Officer for over 30 years, and he was a founding member of the Animal Control Officers Association of Massachusetts in 1980. With the creation of ACOAM he became a driving force in the move to educate and professionalize officers within the Animal Control profession. Dick was there for the inception of the ACOAM certification course and he helped mold the course into one of the most in -depth educational opportunities available to animal control officers anywhere in the United States.
Criteria:
1. The Richard “Dick” Stein Award is given each year to someone who promotes professionalism of the Animal Control field through continuing education.
Click here to submit a nomination for the RICHARD “DICK” STEIN AWARD:
https://forms.gle/nV6CTK5PG1kopRi39
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Shining Star Award
Description:
Presented to an entity or partner outside of Animal Control, performing above and beyond the call of duty, to assist with animal related matters.
Criteria:
1. awarded to an organization or an individual.
2. Must be nominated by an Animal Control Officer.
3. Demonstrated exceptional performance to benefit the welfare of animals in the Commonwealth.
4. Exhibited guidance beyond which is normally required.
5. Awarded to a government entity.
Click here to submit a nomination for the SHINING STAR AWARD:
https://forms.gle/H7z1qc8ZMzz7WpSL7
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Certificates of Appreciation
Description:
Presented to an individual outside of Animal Control, performing above and beyond the call of duty, to assist with animal related matters.
Criteria:
1. Awarded to an individual or organization.
2. Must be nominated by an Animal Control Officer.
3. Demonstrated exceptional performance to benefit the welfare of animals in their community.
4. Exhibited leadership beyond which is normally required.
5. Benefitting the Animal Control Officer and the animals within their community.
Click here to submit a nomination for a CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION:
https://forms.gle/UJaxHCwcGdHgCyhe9
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Organization of the Year
Description:
Awarded to an Organization or Department that demonstrates and lives up to and exemplifies ACOAM’s mission statement.
Criteria:
1. Department must have more than a single Employee/ACO.
2. Has taken an active role to improve the welfare of the animals within the Commonwealth (hold training class, perform animal rescue, etc).
Click here to submit a nomination for ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR:
https://forms.gle/iuJDmR8fQXtH2tVS9
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Other Awards
Outstanding Service Award
In appreciation of an individual who has gone above and beyond to assist ACOAM in completing its organizational mission and goals.
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Academy Valedictorian
Awarded to the academy student who receives the highest graded test results, displays good leadership qualities and professionalism for Animal Control.
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Animal Control Officer of the Year
Awarded by ARL Boston and MSPCA
Note: This award is not presented by ACOAM.
Please visit the MSPCA’s information page on how to submit a nomination for this award.
https://www.mspca.org/animal_protection/aco-of-the-year/