2023 INDUSTRY PARTNER AWARD

The 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 AWARD

The 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."

Photo: (left to right) Hazel Imrie, IPATA President, Cherie Derouin, Executive Director Emeritus, IPATA and IPATA Past President, Simon Jackson

Cherie Derouin, Executive Director Emeritus of IPATA Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at IPATA International Conference

IPATA honored Cherie Derouin with the Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2024 International Conference.

IPATA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to IPATA or the safe and humane transportation of pets.

Cherie began with IPATA in 1993 when there were only 44 members and helped grow the association to over 520 member offices in 83 countries.

“Cherie, a dedicated IPATA stalwart for over 31 years, is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Her tireless work has shaped IPATA into a global leader in safe and humane pet transport. Known for her integrity and dedication, Cherie has consistently gone above and beyond to support IPATA members and advance the industry. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Cherie is a devoted mother, daughter, and dog lover, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to family and animals,” said Hazel Imrie, IPATA President.

2022 BEST OPERATIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER

The 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

2023 MILLIE WOOLF MEMORIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

The 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.

Photo: (left to right) Eva Rechy Munoz, Commercial Manager / Customs Broker, Cargo Rechy S.A. de C.V., Hazel Imrie, IPATA President and IPATA Past President, Simon Jackson

Eva Rechy Munoz - Receives Prestigious Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award at IPATA Annual International Conference

IPATA awarded its 2024 Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award to Eva Rechy Munoz, Commercial Manager/Customs Broker at Cargo Rechy S.A. de C.V. The Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award was established to honor Millie Woolf, one of the six founding members of IPATA, who was the driving force that made IPATA the international network of professionals what it is today. The recipient of this prestigious award is a person, company, or association that exemplifies "I Gave It My Best" by providing support, or developing opportunities that advance the professionalism of individuals involved in the safe and humane transport of animals.

"Eva, your exceptional work in developing educational materials that advance the professional standards of pet shipping has earned you the Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award. Your dedication to IPATA and your commitment to providing high-quality training resources are truly inspiring. We are honored to recognize your outstanding contributions. Congratulations!" said IPATA's President Hazel Imrie.

2019 EXCELLENCE AWARD

The 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 President

Melissa Vasquez Sansores Presented with The IPATA Excellence Award at the IPATA International Conference - Budapest, Hungary

IPATA 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.