The candidate who receives the most votes at the close of the election will be crowned Pet Mayor of Forsyth Humane Society and will receive:- The official title of Pet Mayor of the Forsyth Humane Society for one year
- Be an ambassador at FHS events- Mutt Strut 5K Walk and Run, Sip for Paws, Par for Pets Golf Tournament, and Furr Ball, when available.
- A professional pet photo shoot at iconic Winston-Salem locations on a to-be-determined date and time. Includes up to 2 hours of photography session with the pet and their human family members. The collection will include your choice of 10 digital files.
- A professional grooming and bathing by Twin City Grooming.
- Two tickets for the pet owners to attend the Furr Ball on Saturday, October 17 from 7-11pm
- Featured recognition on our FHS website, social media, and newsletter
- Dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse
- Bottle of Tito's Vodka
- Portrait of the winner by Painted Whisker Studio
2nd and 3rd place will also get bottle of Tito's Vodka.
The Reward Ballot:
In addition to the Grand Prize, all candidates are eligible to earn milestone-based rewards through the Reward Ballot. These rewards are unlocked as a candidate reaches specific vote totals during the campaign and are awarded regardless of final placement.
Reward Ballot Milestones
- Tier One - 50 Votes -20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store
- Tier Two - 85 Votes - 20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store and Forsyth Humane Society cup
- Tier Three - 185 Votes -20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, and Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop
- Tier Four - 285 Votes -20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop, and dog or cat toy
- Tier Five - 450 Votes - 20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop, dog or cat toy, and Forsyth Humane Society T-shirt
- Tier Six - 1,000 Votes - 20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop, dog or cat toy, Forsyth Humane Society T-shirt, and Class for two people to Pups and Pilates or Down Dog Yoga taught here at FHS
- Tier Seven - 10,000 Votes - Behind-the-scenes Forsyth Humane Society tour for up to seven guests
- Tier Eight - 15,000 Votes - A Day in the Life of a Vet experience
Important Notes
- Reward Ballot prizes are cumulative unless otherwise stated.
- Milestone rewards are based on the total votes received during the campaign.
- Experiences and classes are subject to scheduling availability.