ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR, CATEGORY WINNER 2008, ERNST & YOUNG.

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors entrepreneurs who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic business. The award's primary objective is to identify, acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contribution entrepreneurs make to the Canadian business community and economy.

In their June issue, NASHVILLE PAW MAGAZINE asked their 50,000+ readers to cast their votes for the very best of the Middle Tennessee pet community. ACANA won FIRST place in current 2009 Readers Choice "Best Holistic Pet Food" category, and third place in our "Best Cat Food Brand" category!

FOR DEVELOPING AND COMMERCIALIZING INNOVATIVE PET FOODS FROM FRESH REGIONAL INGREDIENTS.

The Growing Alberta Leadership Awards (GALAs) were launched in 2001 to honour individuals and organizations who demonstrate innovation and leadership in the advancement of Alberta's agriculture and food industry. The GALAs publicly recognize these leaders and pay tribute to the impact and legacy they are leaving for the industry and province.

A leading edge Alberta company that used their knowledge of the pet food industry and comprehensive market research results to develop and successfully commercialize the worlds' first Biologically Appropriate Real Kibble (B.A.R.K.) both, domestically and internationally. This is the first formulation of its kind that is distributed and sold in 42 countries worldwide and in over 250 retail stores in Canada. Champion Petfoods has demonstrated innovation with their products and continue to contribute to the rural economic growth and sustainability in Alberta.

El Instituto de Investigación glucémica de Whashington DC. ha seleccionado a Orijen de Champion Petfoods como el alimento para mascotas del año 2009-2010.

El consejo médico, consejo mayor y compañeros investigadores del Instituto de investigación glucémica (GRI) aportan una certificación independiente para productos que pasan los estrictos protocolos del GRI, con autorización del gobierno de Estados Unidos, el gobierno Canadiense y el gobiernos del Reino Unido.

El instituto de investigación glucémica lleva una analítica clínica independiente e investigación sobre alimentos para mascotas y "golosinas" para mascotas. GRI ha examinado cientos de alimentos para mascotas desde 2004 para determinar los productos más sanos , centrándose en antienvejecimiento, diabetes, artritis, glucosa en sangre y la respuesta de la insulina, en gatos y perros. El alimento para mascotas del año es un premio a nivel global presentado por el Instituto de Investigación glucémica al mejor alimento para mascotas completo y saludable. Este año, Orijen ha sido seleccionado frente a todas las otras marcas de alimento para mascotas del mercado. Orijen está fabricado por Champion Petfoods ltd, en Alberta, Canada (www.championpetfoods.com) .

Los estrictos criterios del premio conllevan un análisis en profundidad del producto y su conveniencia, basado en los ingredientes, respuesta glucémica, respuesta diabética, factores de antienvejecimiento, y exigencias bioquímicas de las especies.

The Premier's Awards of Excellence recognize those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in making positive, progressive and sustained change in their industry sector.