It has become the custom at the International Ferret Symposiums® to present Special Achievement Awards to members of the ferret community who have shown outstanding service over the years.
The following awards have been presented:
| 2008 | Marylou Zarbock | For advancing ferret education |
| Sukie Crandall | For technical support for the Ferret Health List and the entire ferret community | |
| Sharon Bearden | For dedication and outstanding service to Support Our Shelters and the International Ferret Congress | |
| 2007 | Judy Cooke | Service to the Ferret Community |
| Mike Janke | Disseminating Ferret Health Information | |
| Katrina Ramsell DVM | Treatment and Support for DIM Victims | |
| 2005 | Randy Belair | Inspiration to Ferret Lovers |
| Hildy Langeweis | California Rescue Efforts | |
| Jerry Murray DVM | Pioneering Melatonin Research | |
| 2003 | Alicia Drakiotes | Legal Protection for Ferrets |
| Judith White | Service to the Shelter Community | |
| Bruce Williams DVM | Devotion to Ferret Health | |
| 2002 | Christopher Bennett | Creation of the Ferret Health List |
| Jeanne Carley | Legalization Efforts in California | |
| Troy Lynn Eckart | Sheltering and Large Scale Rescues | |
| 2000 | Bill Gruber | Ferret Mailing List Hero of the Year (for 1999) |
Congratulations and thank you to all these people.
You have truly made a difference
for ferrets and ferret owners!
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