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 2023 Awards Ceremony at the Dubai Conference was part of the "Under the Desert Moon Event", 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.
Gulf Air Bahrain Awarded the Industry Partner Award for 2023Gulf Air Bahrain was awarded the Industry Partner Award for 2023 at IPATA's 2023 International Conference in Dubai. " “Gulf Air Bahrain continually goes above and beyond, creating new procedures and ensuring all pets fly compliant,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. “To improve the welfare of animals in transit in the Bahrain Airport, a collaboration between Bahrain Airport Services and a local member was formed. Now, ground staff are more aware of the various needs of AVI and the importance of crate compliance.” Gulf Air Bahrain, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, launched its operations in 1950 as the first commercial airline established in the Middle East. It operates scheduled flights from Bahrain International Airport to cities in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and the Far East, with a fleet consisting of large and small Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Skytrax awarded it the 2022 World's Most Improved Airline. |
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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Chris Filippelli Recognized with 2023 Best Operational Service Provider Award at IPATA International ConferenceIPATA recognized Chris Filippelli of the World Wide Pet Transport team with the Best Operational Service Provider Award at its 2023 International Conference in Dubai. |
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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.
Dr. Melisa Grisolle Awarded Excellence Award at IPATA International Conference“Melisa’s colleagues applaud her work with the Brachycephalic (BOAS) Research and Development Committee,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. “She is a tremendous asset to animal welfare and her excellent communications skills translate the importance of the application of the certification among veterinarians, as well as ensuring that airlines will allow the shipment of more breeds.” PetWings Peru, a veterinary team dedicated to relocating animals to all corners of the world, is the only company in Peru that offers comprehensive services covering travel logistics, transportation, accommodations, health procedures and veterinary supervision throughout the entire process. With only six years of experience, it has transported hundreds of pets worldwide, and its sole motivation is its love for animals. Our utmost concern is your pet's well-being during the journey and ensuring compliance with all necessary health and documentation requirements for your beloved companion’s travel. |
Congratulations to all our wonderful IPATA pet shipping experts for improving the humane transport of animals worldwide!
