Adequan®, the number one FDA approved treatment for degenerative joint disease in horses, has been named the title sponsor for the Human-Animal Bond Award which is part of the AHP Annual Awards Contest. This Special Award is presented to the sole author of a single editorial article that best reflects and promotes the strengthening of the human-animal bond, highlighting the relationship between a horse and people.
Highlighting bond between horses and people
Adequan®, the number one FDA approved treatment for degenerative joint disease in horses, has been named the title sponsor for the Human-Animal Bond Award which is part of the AHP Annual Awards Contest.
Entries will be judged for exceptional quality and on the ability to convey this concept and connect with the reader. Qualified entries include written articles published in AHP member print publications or online digital media dated 2012.
The Adequan® Human-Animal Bond Award Winner is the author of the article, who will receive a special engraved trophy provided and presented by Adequan® at the AHP Awards Presentations to be held on June 22, 2013 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The AHP print publication or digital media member in which the article was published will receive an engraved plaque presented by AHP. There will be only one winner.
“The Human-Animal Bond class has always been a special award in our annual awards competition,” says Christine Brune, AHP Executive Director and Awards Coordinator. “These heartwarming stories bring joy and hope to the reader because they demonstrate the bond between horses and the people who love them.” She continues, “AHP appreciates Adequan®’s sponsorship of this award in our annual contest.”
Held since 1977, the AHP Annual Awards Contest is for AHP members only and entries must be published in print publications or on digital media that are AHP members. This year’s competition not only recognizes excellence in 57 categories, but all entrants also receive a judge’s constructive critique for every entry submitted. Last year's competition drew a total of 686 entries from 90 members.
Rules for the 2013 Annual Awards Contest for material published in 2012 are available to members by contacting Chris Brune, by phone at 386-760-7743 or by email at ahorsepubs@aol.com.
Rules and entry forms . The deadline date for entries is Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
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