Awarded by the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, the Innovation of the Year Award “celebrates a business that isn’t afraid to take risks, embrace change, and think far beyond the box. Whether you’re trailblazing through technology, services, sustainability, or strategy – you’re helping pave the road to the future (even in you “don’t need roads” to get there). Now it’s your time to shine.”
~From the Awards presentation program.
At the ‘80’s- themed Award Ceremony
“We are so excited that we won the 2025 Innovation of the Year at the Siuslaw Awards! It’s an honor to be seen as trailblazers in our Florence community through our work to improve access to veterinary care for animals in our community. A deep sense of purpose fuels our creativity and pushes us to think outside the kennel. Our innovation, including purchasing the Oceanside Veterinary Clinic, comes from empathy, collaboration, and willingness to lead with heart. Every adoption, every outreach event, every life saved is made possible by the community we serve – and by our belief that when we care for animals, we’re also caring for the people who love them. Together we are changing the world, four paws at a time.”
~Elizabeth Thompson, Executive Director.
