Prizes will be based on the fundraising total once voting has ended (June 1st at 8:00 p.m. EST). Winners will be notified via email on June 2
nd. If your pet is one of the top three winners, they must be available to pose for a photo session with one of our volunteer photographers* (date, time & location TBD).
In addition to the top three, there will be
two hand-selected winners who will be judged primarily on the pet's story. To be eligible for the judge's choice prize, your pet
must have at least 50 votes.
Grand Prize: Winner of the title "WNC's Pet of the Year"
- Featured in Prestige Subaru print ad campaign (pet must be available for photo shoot)
- Private photo session with one of our professional photographers, including link to gallery of photos with free digital downloads
- $100 gift certificate to Patton Avenue Pet Company
- Pet's photo featured on the cover of one monthly issue of Critter Magazine
- Featured on Asheville Humane Society's social media pages
- Featured as the reigning winner in advertising for our next photo contest
- 8x8 tile with pet's photo (of your choice) and name permanently mounted on a wall at Asheville Humane Society's Adoption Center ($500 value)
- Two VIP tickets to Asheville Humane Society's Charity Gala, Taste of Compassion on October 13 ($250 value)
- Highlighted in all post-contest media coverage
1st Runner Up:
- Private photo session with one of our professional photographers, including link to gallery of photos with free digital downloads
- $50 gift certificate to Patton Avenue Pet Company
- 8x8 tile with pet's photo (of your choice) and name permanently mounted on a wall at Asheville Humane Society's Adoption Center ($500 value)
- Two tickets to Asheville Humane Society's Charity Gala, Taste of Compassion on October 13 ($150 value)
- Featured on Asheville Humane Society's social media pages
2nd Runner Up:
- Private photo session with one of our professional photographers, including link to gallery of photos with free digital downloads
- $25 gift certificate to Patton Avenue Pet Company
- 8x8 tile with pet's photo (of your choice) and name permanently mounted on a wall at Asheville Humane Society's Adoption Center ($500 value)
- Featured on Asheville Humane Society's social media pages
Judge's Choice (Two Winners):
- Gift basket from Devoted Human
- 8x8 tile with pet's photo (of your choice) and name permanently mounted on a wall at Asheville Humane Society's Adoption Center ($500 value)
- Featured on Asheville Humane Society's social media pages
*A special thanks to our volunteer photographers for donating photo sessions and digital photos to the top three winners: