2025 NACA Annual Awards Spotlight

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December 30, 2025

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Congratulations to the 2025 NACA Award Winners!

SPRING 2025
FIELD AWARD WINNERS

Spring Field Awards: Click Here to View Their Stories!

Animal Control Officer of the Year:
Ryan Jesien

Animal Shelter Professional of the Year:
Melissa Sheldon

Leader of the Year:
Saylor Knox

Diane Lane Memorial Award:
Danya Proud

Bill Lehman Memorial Award:
Charleen “Charlie” Propsom

Outstanding Agency Of The Year Award:
Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Center

Outstanding State Association Award:
Texas Animal Control Association

FALL 2025
SHELTER SPOTLIGHT WINNERS

Fall Shelter Awards: Click Here to View Their Stories!

Rising Star Award
Matheajoy Emerson

Community Champion Award
Julie Campbell

NACA Membership Award
Sioux Fall Area Humane Society

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