The FIDO Awards, For Iowa Dogs and Others, launched in 2019 with a mission to honor our local pet rescues, non-profits and volunteers. The FIDO awards were designed to heighten public awareness of the Iowa’s rescue community and reward them for a job well done. The awards and their categories are also intended to help define the many volunteer roles that Iowans fulfill daily.
2021 FIDO Award Categories to be Announced Soon!
Categories and nomination forms will be available soon! Please check back often.
Meet Previous FIDO Award Winners

Volunteer of the Year
Lorrie Appell
Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Foster Home of the Year
Teri Nizzi-Helt
AHeinz 57 Pet Rescue and Transport

Transport Hero of the Year
Andrew, Zachary and Wendi Lear
Great Plains Pointer Rescue

Breed Specific Rescue Group of the Year
Great Plains Pointer Rescue

Fundraising Event of the Year
Raise Your Paw
Animal Rescue League of Iowa

Rescue Team Event of the Year
"Flood Rescue"
Lusco Farms Rescue

Luckiest Dog of the Year
Pippa
Iowa Weimaraner Rescue
Luckiest Dog of The Year.
Rescue Team Event of The Year.
Fundraising Event of The Tear.
Breed Specific Rescue Group of The Year.
Transport Hero of The Year.
Foster Home of The Year.
Volunteer of The Year.
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Print and mail in your nomination.
Please mail all submissions to:
Po Box 292 Adel, IA 50003
Luckiest Dog of The Year.
Rescue Team Event of The Year.
Fundraising Event of The Tear.
Breed Specific Rescue Group of The Year.
Transport Hero of The Year.
Foster Home of The Year.
Volunteer of The Year.