The American Greyhound Council has become the new home of the Adoption Person of the Year Award. The annual recognition was started in 2007 by the American Greyhound Track Operators Association.

The AGC, which funds and oversees adoption grants and other greyhound welfare programs for greyhound racing, is proud to recognize the dedicated volunteers who give so generously of their time, money, energy and passion to ensure that every adoptable greyhound finds a forever home upon retirement.

Any individual or organization may nominate a candidate for the Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year award. The nominee may be a volunteer or paid individual in the U.S. or Canada.

The winner and his/her guest receive complimentary airfare and lodging to the AGC/AGTOA spring meeting, where the award is presented, and also receive a $500 donation for the adoption group specified by the winner.

Nominations are now open for the 2011 Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year award. For news about the 2010 winner, please visit the Press Room.