Women in the Pet Industry have announced the 25 finalists selected for its Pet Industry Woman of the Year awards.
The finalists come from all categories of the pet industry and not all are members of WIPIN.
Advocate Finalists
Alisa Johnson – Dogs On Deployment
Dani McVety, DVM – Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice
Eileen Lambert – Colorado Pet Pantry
Marci Koski – Feline Behavior Solutions
Tania Isenstein – Camp Canine
Corporate Finalists
Alisha Navarro – 2 Hounds Design
Debbie Hamill – iFetch
Deborah Turner – Dean Insurance Agency, Inc.
Gila Kurtz – Dog Is Good
Penny Johnson – Sturdi Products, Inc.
Entrepreneur Finalists
Carina Evans – Dog Rocks USA LLC
Dorothy Hunter – Paw’s Natural Pet Emporium
Jennifer Williams – Cuddle Clones
Lesley Crosby – Pendleton Pupcakes
Valerie Perlowitz – Small Dog Wonders LLC
Rising Star Finalists
Jaime Rowe – Ello Pet Supply
Jeni Halliday – Halli-Loo
Judy Helm Wright – Animal Human Connection LLC
Kim Goldsworthy – Heyrex Limited
Rebecca Greene – JBS-USA
Solopreneur Finalists
Elyse Horvath – Natural Paws
Laurren Darr – International Association of Pet Fashion Professionals
Lisa Brambilla – My Eternal Family Tree LLC
Mary Oquendo – Pawsitively Pretty
Mona Straub – Just Fur Fun