Awards and Kudos
We've been very fortunate to receive a great deal of good publicity from local newspapers, television and radio stations, and even a local magazine. Randy's tireless efforts to make the St. Louis and the world a nicer place for animals has not gone unrecognized. The following information, although not comprehensive, will give you a good idea of how far his work reaches out to people.
The following is a list of awards given to Stray Rescue and Randy Grim:
- Homeless Animal Day 1998 presented by Operation Spot
- Best Animal Lover presented by PAWS 1998
- E-Achievement Award 1999 presented by "E" television
- Resolution from State Legislators commending my work 1999
- Best Volunteer Organization 2000 presented by Riverfront Times
- Hardee's Hometown Hero 2000
- Best of St. Louis 2001 from St. Louis Magazine
- Thanksgiving Editor's choice from St. Louis Post Dispatch 2001
- Red Cross Lifesaver Award 2002
- St. Louis FOCUS award for "innovative solutions." 2003
- In Defense of Animals Guardian Award 2003
- Rockwood School District Award 2004
- 2006 Animal Kingdom Kindred Spirit Award from the Doris Day Animal Foundation
- 2006 Nomination for The American Humane Association's Best Practice initiative for our Adoption Program.
- 2006 IPPY Award for Miracle Dog book
- 2006 Animal Writers Association 1st Runner Up for Miracle Dog
- 2007 Doris Day's Animal Angel Award
- 2008 Chrissie Award from Best Friends Society
- 2008 Clayton Chamber of Commerce Award
- 2008 Nominated for St. Louis Area Person of the Year
- 2008 Zootoo $1 Million Shelter Makeover Contest Winner
- 2009 Alive Magazine's Most Buzzed About People
Randy and/or Quentin have been featured on the following television programs:
- NBC's Today Show
- Animal Planet
- The John Walsh Show
- PAX's It's A Miracle
- CNN
- MSNBC
- CBS News
- CBS Early Morning Show
- Access Hollywood
- Weather Channel
- Entertainment Tonight
- Local St. Louis television stations
The following is the list of national magazines that have featured as story about Randy and/or Quentin:
- People
- The Advocate
- National Geographic
- Entertainment Today
- Guideposts
- Forbes
- Entrepreneur
- Barc Magazine
- Numerous dog and animal magazines
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Guardian Award. Pictured are, Jane Goodall, Randy Grim, and Quentin. |
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| St. Louis River Front Times Best of 2000 award. |  |
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The John Walsh Show. Pictured are, John Walsh, Randy Grim, and Quentin. |
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| E-Town E Achievement Award. |  |
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