Award categories include entrepreneur, businessman, Corporation, Defender and Rising Star. They were named five finalists in each category, and a woman of animal industry domestic general of the year will be chosen from the 25 finalists. A panel of four independent judges reviewed and scored nominations for applicants from more than 60 in the five categories. The judges include a radio station, a Publisher, a CEO and owner of a former business school.
Thorne will sit on a panel of experts who will participate in a round table on Saturday the wipin Conference, which runs Aug. 23 through 25 at the Red Lion on the River in Portland, Oregon. She also will be recognized during the women's awards ceremony of the year held the night of the 24th of August in conjunction with the Conference.
"Women in the women in the industry of Pet of the Year Awards were designed to recognize the incredible females who dedicate their time and talents to improve the lives of all pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses and exotic - and pet parents," said Shawna Schuh, President of WIPIN. "The awards are a celebration of the women who have dedicated their lives to the industry of pet and shine as beacons of women helping women and pets with passion. Thorne is a perfect example."
Shared Thorne, "for 21 years, I have created products for safe, effective, easy to use and affordable." Our formulations are based on proven methods of aromatherapy that provide natural alternatives for the pet industry".
"I work mainly with women entrepreneurs who are to expand their knowledge of new methods to solve problems of health of the pets," continued Thorne. "Meeting with the community of women in the pet industry to be coherent and supportive, and being named a finalist in this competition is really an honor."
Thorne is a certified aromatherapist and master herbalist. The heart of the land she founded in 1992 to help others learn how to use herbs and essential oils safely and effectively as part of everyday life.
In 1999, a Kennel owner asked Thorne to help calm walled pets who underwent separation problems, including agitation, anxiety, anger and depression. These behaviors became more pronounced at lunchtime and during the intake of new inmates. Tested using essential oils with dogs and horses, and his experience in the creation of personal wellness and massage, permitted products Thorne create a mixture of diffusion in the Kennel that worked from the first day and still today is used successfully in clinical research.
Over time, the canine product line applications increased, and almost 4 years ago, Thorne took an opportunity to market nationwide its line of mists of natural remedy for dog families. Distribution has grown from 40 local shops retail nearly 300 independent products for pets, trainers, veterinarians, cleaners and kennel owners across the United States as well as in Canada and Australia.
Heart of the Earth has built a reputation for providing high quality products, using pure essential oils and other ingredients of plant origin. Products made in the USA and packaged in recyclable containers free of BPA. They offer customers affordable, safe and effective solutions to help families and their lives live dogs happy and healthy. As part of its partner non-profit program, heart of the Earth has sponsored several charity and educational events, including donations of products for raffle or silent auction and discount prices to help rescue and shelter dogs in need. Heart land products has given special recognition, including reviews and awards, top trade and consumer magazines, said dog blog sites and radio programs.
Full line of produce, heart, including canine calm, quiet journey, good guard and guard Buzz, are also available for purchase over the Internet and stores throughout the United States and Canada, via the web site of heart of the Earth at www.earthheartinc.com and by calling 847-551-1806.
About women in the industry of pet (work) network
Founded in 2010, then acquired in 2012 by Shawna Schuh, the current President and Chief Pet Wrangler, WIPIN is headquartered near Portland, Oregon, and serves a global membership base of women in the pet industry. I work helpsentrepreneurial women grow their pet-focused business through unique opportunities for networking, business meetings valuable growth and online resources. Start of something big! Conference & Awards Show (http://womeninthepetindustry.com/conference) in August 2013 women together to connect, network and learn how to grow their businesses of pet-centered. WIPIN is affiliated with black dog education, PetIndustryTV.com and Animal wellness magazine. With 275 members and grows day by day, WIPIN is the premier networking organization for women in the pet industry, offering its members the opportunity to connect, share and learn from other professional related. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member of www.womeninthepetindustry.com/join/. For more information, visit www.womeninthepetindustry.com, or contact Schuh at 503-970-5774, 877-474-2962 or shawna@womeninthepetindustry.com.