Animal Welfare & Conservation Excellence Award 2026

Business Honor

Company	Management	Description
IFAW www.ifaw.org	Azzedine Downes President & CEO	International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is a global non-profit organization that protects animals and their habitats through rescue, conservation, anti-wildlife trafficking efforts, disaster response, and community partnerships. By combining science, technology, and collaboration, IFAW promotes sustainable solutions that benefit both wildlife and people worldwide.
OneKind www.onekind.org	Jason Rose CEO	OneKind is a non-profit animal welfare organization that advances evidence-based advocacy, public education, and policy reform. Through research, public engagement, and legislative campaigns, it works to improve protections for wild, farmed, companion, and laboratory animals while promoting compassionate, science-driven animal welfare policies.
Mayhew Animal Home www.themayhew.org	Elvira Meucci-Lyons Chief Executive	Mayhew Animal Home is an animal welfare charity dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners through rescue, rehoming, veterinary care, community outreach, and preventive support. By combining practical assistance with education, it promotes responsible pet ownership and strengthens the human-animal bond.
International Animal Rescue www.internationalanimalrescue.org	Alan Knight President	International Animal Rescue is a global non-profit organization dedicated to protecting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, habitat conservation, and community-based initiatives. By combining scientific innovation, environmental restoration, and collaborative conservation programs, it works to safeguard biodiversity, combat wildlife crime, and promote sustainable coexistence between people and animals.
FOUR PAWS www.four-paws.org	Heli Dungler Founder	FOUR PAWS is a global animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting companion, farm, and wild animals through rescue, sanctuary care, advocacy, and science-based solutions. By advancing policy reform, sustainable practices, and collaborative conservation, it works to improve animal welfare and create lasting positive change worldwide.