St. Francis Award

The St. Francis Award is an annual award given each year to a community member who exhibits an extraordinary dedication to helping animals.

2019 Recipient

Doug Price

This year's award was presented to a man who tirelessly gardens to raise money for animals through the sale of flower bouquets. The money raised goes to an organization called Petals for Pups and Purrs which has placed many homeless animals in permanent homes.

Mr. Price has a large garden dedicated to raising flowers which are harvested and sold at various local businesses, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting homeless animals.

His daughter used the following quote by Louis Nizer to describe Doug: "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.

Doug's work has been appreciated by the animals of Barrett and far beyond. He is truly an artist with a big heart for furry creatures.

Previous Winners

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

1998

1997

1996

Jackie Stirr

Grant & Val Brown

Valerie Price

Christine Schmalfuss

Lee Beaton & Family

Cathy & Jim Siglin

Xenia Harley

Melanie Clark, Pat Greene,

Jeannie Lee & Mark Van Gastern

Amy Long & Mark Ecker

Barbara Kingsbury & Elaine Brown

Joan and Ralph Dimondo

Jane London

John Styk

John James & Pat Byron

Tom McCain

Tricia Price, Eileen May, & Curt Herman

Liz Jones & Ed Kostal

Rita & Anthony Mancino

Nona Urso

Laura Brennan

Nancy Koch

Mary Lee

Donna Rayner

Howard Lang