Celebrating 6 years of building 'America's Model Humane City' together by honoring outstanding legislators and partners in animal protection.

This year's honorees are:

Compassionate Living Award

Richard Butler

As our partner in the "Heart of a Hero" campaign, Richard Butler introduced 'plant-strong' eating into the vernacular of City of Pittsburgh employees. His innovative approach to reversing heart disease and diabetes with a diet that is sustainable and kind is what compassionate living is all about.

Legislator of the Year

U.S. Congressman Mike Doyle

Ranked as one of America's most bi-partisan members of the U.S. Congress, Representative Mike Doyle is widely respected for his humanitarian efforts and for giving a voice to animals. For his exceptional pro-animal voting record, Congressman Doyle is Humane Action Pittsburgh's Legislative Animal Champion.

Senator Roy Afflerbach Award for Lifetime Service to Animals

Officer Christine Luffey

Our highest award given for monumental achievement in animal protection is being presented to Pittsburgh's best friend in animal law enforcement. Officer Luffey, famous for rescuing Effie from abuse and neglect, is known as the animal authority on the street and in the courtroom. She's one of a kind, but with her efforts to train officers in animal protection throughout the city, we trust that her legacy will produce a 'model humane police department' both willing and able to help animals in need.

HAP 2021 Heroes Award Reception

By Humane Action Pittsburgh

HAP 2021 Heroes Award Reception

Celebrating 6 years of legislators and partners in animal protection!