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The Feather in Her Cap Award recognizes women who have made major contributions to the animal health industry, to both reward excellence, and inspire young women in the industry.

Dr. Judy Jarecki-Black named 2022 Feather in Her Cap^SM Award winner

Kitty’s Purrsuit of Happiness, a non-kill rescue shelter for cats, will receive a $5,000 donation.

NEW YORK, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — More than 400 industry leaders attended the fifth annual Feather in Her Cap℠ Award celebration on February 28, 2022, where women leaders in the animal health industry were recognized for their significant contributions. The Feather in Her Cap Award was given to Dr. Judy Jarecki-Black, an accomplished researcher and patent attorney in the animal health industry. Dr. Jarecki-Black received a gold feather brooch, feather hat and chose an animal-related charity to receive a $5,000 donation. Dr. Jarecki-Black chose Kitty’s Purrsuit of Happiness as her charity of choice.

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The Feather in Her Cap Award  

The award was established in 2017 by a group of women leaders in the animal health industry who formed the non-profit Feather in Her Cap Association, Inc., to honor women who have made outstanding contributions in animal health through scientific, industrial or commercial excellence and by demonstrating commitment to mentoring women.

The selection committee for the 2020 award was composed of the directors of the Feather in Her Cap Association. Serving on the selection committee precludes nomination for the award.

Feather in Her Cap℠ Association, Inc. (www.featherinhercap.org) is a New York non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

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Lauren Cook
Feather in Her Cap Association, Inc.
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