Carol Borden Nominated for Pet Industry Woman of the Year

It’s Official!

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc proudly announces that our Founder and CEO, Carol Borden has been nominated for Pet Industry Woman of the Year, 2018 by the Women in the Pet Industry Network.

The Women in the Pet Industry Network is a dedicated group of women in the pet industry who come together to grow, learn and network.

Headquartered near Portland, OR.,WIPIN serves a membership base of more than 550 women entrepreneurs worldwide.WIPIN members come from all categories within the pet industry, from groomers and veterinarians to pet sitters and pet boutique owners.

WIPIN membership benefits include: discounted registration to the annual WIPIN conference; a free subscription to the semi-annual Top Women in the Pet Industry Magazine a custom member page on the WIPIN website; the informative Pet Weekly newsletter; along with caring telephone support from real people with real pets; unlimited access to other pet professionals for advice and partnering; discounts on products and services; and monthly educational teleconferences on marketing, social media and other pertinent business-building topics.

For more information, please visit www.womeninthepetindustry.com, or contact Schuh at 503-970-5774 or Shawna@womeninthepetindustry.com.

Carol and Ranger Standing

When asked about the nomination, Carol said “It is truly an honor to be recognized for the important work we do at Guardian Angels. I always have the feeling that I can’t slow down – not as long as 20-22 veterans each day are committing suicide”.

The awards ceremony will be held during the Pet Connections Expo on October 2, 2018 in Oaks, Pennsylvania.

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs would like to extend congratulations to all of this years’ award finalists, they are:

The 2018 Pet Industry Woman of the Year Finalists are:

Advocate Finalists

Dee Hoult with Applause Your Paws Jodi Clock with Clock Timeless PetsDr. Judy Morgan, DVM with Naturally Healthy Pets Dr. Sandra Faeh, DVM with Elmhurst Animal Care Center Vicki Lynne Morgan with Animal Brands

Corporate Finalists

Aimee Gilbreath with Michelson Found Animals Foundation

Carol Borden with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc Kay Sumner, Melissa Jo Peltier, Sheila Emery with Dog Whisperer Productions, Inc.Margot Crump with Crumps NaturalsSara Morgan with Frenchies Kitchen

Entrepreneur Finalists

Adrienne Preuss with Animal Loving Care Jamie Migdal with FetchFind Julianna Carella with Treatibles Nancy Guinn with Dog Krazy Peggy Hoyt with PetFriendly.Love

Rising Star Finalists

Cynthia Wood with DOOG Nancy Shadlow with Gen7pets Nicole Cammack with Thomaston Feed Suzanne Brean with Dogs for Invisible Disabilities Yasaar Nakchbendi with Chirpy Cats

Solopreneur Finalists

Ann Greenberg with A Pet With Paws, LLC Fiona Robertson with Newflands, Ltd Jen Reeder with Divided Sky Robbi Hess with All Words Matter, Inc. Robyn Kline with Barks, Bones, & Biscuits LLC

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Mary Jo has an extensive history working with the media as well as a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology at Northern Illinois University. Mary Jo has worked for companies such as Gannett, News Bank Inc., E.W. Scripps Company, Lee Enterprises, Pulitzer, Inc., Arthur Andersen, and has been involved with Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. since 2011. Ms. Brandt has had many hours of training in leadership, coaching, and mentoring. Her teams have consistently been highly effective in support of organizational mission and goals. She has one son, Paul who is currently in the Navy, and a daughter, Amanda in college and working full-time for a law firm in Naples. Ms. Brandt began volunteering with Guardian Angels after both her father and previous employer received a Guardian Angels Service Dog in 2011. Seeing the incredible difference service dogs could make in the lives of their recipients, she became involved through volunteering her time & talent to Guardian Angels. Ms. Brandt was then asked to join the Board of Directors and has served as a Board Member since 2013. Recently, Mary Jo has been named as a 2021 Patriot Scholarship recipient from Colorado Technical University. When asked why this scholarship and completing her Master’s Degree in Business Administration was so important to her, she responded, “This scholarship represents how important education is to our military/veterans and their families. I am honored to be part of this unique community. I am already in a career that demonstrates my commitment to helping others, I expect finishing this degree will allow me to be much more effective in my pursuit of working with our Veterans. This scholarship isn’t just about me. It is about how I can help others.” Today we face an even bigger challenge that none of us saw coming during the midst of the pandemic and worldwide economic collapse beginning to unfold. Yet again, Mary Jo is stepping up to the plate to be sure that our organization continues to serve those that need us, as we triumph in the face of untold adversity of today’s world. Businesses will only survive these difficult times because of leaders like Mary Jo.

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