Hero Dog Awards Gala Tag

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, will host the 14^th Annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach on January 8, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Known as the “Oscars® for Canines,” this year’s star-studded gala will be hosted by supermodel, actress, and entrepreneur Christie Brinkley and TV personality Carson Kressley. Before sitting down to a sumptuous dinner, video presentation, and live entertainment, guests will have the opportunity to mingle on the red carpet with the canine finalists from five key categories, including therapy dogs; service and guide or hearing dogs; military dogs; law enforcement and first responder dogs; and emerging hero and shelter dogs.

“Whether they protect us on the frontlines, help us with medical challenges, or just lighten our spirits with an enthusiastic kiss after a long day, dogs save and improve our lives in infinite ways,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane. “We are thrilled to kick off the Palm Beach season with the American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala honoring the best of our best friends.”

Nominees for the American Humane Hero Dog Awards® are:

Dayo (Therapy) Sampson (Service and Guide/Hearing) K-9 Niki (Military) Bo (Law Enforcement and First Responder) Penny (Shelter and Emerging Hero)

The American Humane Hero Dog Awards® is an annual, nationwide competition that recognizes America’s standout working dogs—often ordinary dogs who do extraordinary things—such as saving lives on the battlefield, lending sight, or hearing to a human companion, or helping people achieve their goals.

To purchase tickets, visit herodogawardsgala2025.funraise.org, call (561) 537-5887, or email events@americanhumane.org.

For sponsorship opportunities, email herodoginfo@americanhumane.org.

About American Humane

With offices in Palm Beach, FL and Washington, DC, American Humane is the country’s first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, overseeing the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane has been First to Serve™ the cause of animals and has been at the forefront of virtually every major advance in the humane movement. For more information or to support our lifesaving work, please visit AmericanHumane.org, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth.