On Sept. 24, we hosted Paws for Applause, a celebration event for our 10-year anniversary. We reflected on the program’s impact over the last decade and had the opportunity to provide a heartfelt thank you to all those who have supported the program over the years. B.A.R.K. wouldn’t be the program that it is without the dedication, passion and support of our past and present student volunteers, handlers, visitors and of course, our dogs!
A special congratulations and thank you to our award recipients:
Student Leadership Award
Madisyn Szypula, Student Volunteer
Student Dedication Award
Andrew Saowapon, Student Volunteer
Decade of Dedication Award (Volunteer Handlers)
Emma Kneller
Geri Eakins
Terina Mailer
Colleen Charlton
Gabrielle Knodel
Commitment to Research Award
Maureen Watt, Volunteer Handler
Leaving a Legacy Award
Charlie Drummond, B.A.R.K. Alumnus
Founding Canine AwardÂ
Frances, accepted by Dr. John-Tyler Binfet on her behalf