PAWS is looking for nominations of local people who have shown inspirational compassion, leadership and initiative in helping animals for its Champion for Animals award.

PAWS is looking someone who has gone above and beyond normal efforts in an attempt to help animals in his or her community.

Nominations can come from anyone touched by the person’s project or activities. Nominees must live in the Greater Puget Sound area, and there is no age restriction.

The deadline for nominations is February 19, 2010.

The recipient will be formally presented with the award at PAWS Wild Night gala on March 27.

Download the guidelines and nomination form.