AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
RECOGNIZED FOR OUR IMPACT ON ANIMALS AND OUR COMMUNITY
At RAPS, our greatest reward is seeing animals and their people thrive. But we are deeply honoured when our work is recognized by the communities, organizations and industries we serve.
Over the years, the Regional Animal Protection Society has received recognition for animal welfare leadership, community impact, veterinary care, social enterprise and our award-winning television series, Pets & Pickers.
These honours belong not only to RAPS, but to the volunteers, employees, donors, clients, adopters, community partners and supporters who make our work possible.
We can do what we do only because of your support.
These awards are for you!
Thank you for being an animal ally.
2025 Champion of Change
In 2025, RAPS received international recognition as a Champion of Change, selected from approximately 1,600 nonprofit and charitable organizations.
The honour recognizes organizations creating meaningful change in their communities and reflects the innovative, community-supported approach RAPS has developed to animal welfare.
COMMUNITY AWARDS
RECOGNIZED BY OUR COMMUNITY
The Richmond community has repeatedly recognized RAPS and our programs for excellence in animal welfare, veterinary care, retail and community service. These awards are especially meaningful because many are chosen by the people who interact with RAPS every day.
- Best Community Organization
- Best Veterinary Hospital
- Best Gift Shop
- Best Home Decor
- Best Business Leadership
- Best of Vancouver Local Heroes
AWARD-winning television: pets & pickers
Pets & Pickers, the television docuseries featuring RAPS, has also earned industry recognition for bringing the stories of animals, veterinary medicine and the people behind RAPS to audiences across Canada and beyond.
The series won a Gold Telly Award for Best Documentary Series and received Leo Award nominations for areas including series production, direction and screenwriting.
