2016 Spirit of America nominee: Kelley McGowan

NOMINATING ORGANIZATION: Humane Society of Southeast Missouri/Holly Godwin

WHY DO YOU BELIEVE THIS NOMINEE DEMONSTRATES THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA?

Kelley is a dedicated volunteer with the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri and is always willing to help in any way that she can. She fills many roles at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri. She spends a lot of time with the animals at the shelter: socializing them, bathing them, helping with training, among other tasks. She serves on committees and spends a lot of time and energy helping to ensure that our events and fundraisers are a success. Kelley and her husband also have helped to save lives by fostering for us. Kelley gave of her time to help out at the emergency animal shelter that was set up at the start of this year. Kelley has a wonderfully positive attitude and is always sporting a smile. She is wonderful to work with and her knowledge, expertise, and skill are very valued by everyone at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.