March 2001. Carol Buckley was selected as Guest of Honor for the 15th annual Genesis Awards banquet held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Upon taking the stage for her acceptance speech, Carol received a standing ovation. Each year a guest of honor is chosen, recognizing the person who has brought the most media attention to his or her cause. It was obvious that Carol was the right choice as four of the Genesis Award winners featured the Elephant Sanctuary.

 

The 15th annual Genesis Awards presented by The Ark Trust, Inc. Honoring outstanding individuals in the major media whose artistry and journalistic integrity have increased public awareness of animal issues.

The event was taped for a Television Special to air on Animal Planet Saturday, May 12, 8 PM & 11 PM CT and Sunday, May 13, 12 PM & 3 PM CT

Judd Nelson, Co-Host of the Genesis Awards, is seen on screen.

 

Carol's Mother, Mary Buckley, arranged for her entire extended family to attend the gala event. What a show of support!

 

Valerie Harper presenting for the winner in the category of PBS Documentary, The Urban Elephant which featured the reunion of Jenny and Shirley at the Elephant Sanctuary

 

Carol Buckley said, "This award is for all of the elephants that have impacted my life so profoundly."

 

What an honor for Carol and for the Elephant Sanctuary!

To a full house of nearly 1000 people, Carol accepts her honor and thanks the media for having the courage and insight to cover stories of intense interest to the public.

 

Gloria Steinem, Carol, David Bale, and Gretchen Wyler, President of the Ark Trust

 

Patricia Tobin, Producer, Director, Writer and Editor of the winning show in the Cable Documentary Category Earth Rescue, "Circus of Abuse—Elephants, Trainers and Tragedy."

Carol Buckley, Co-Founder of the Elephant Sanctuary and Guest of Honor at the Genesis Awards,

Allison Argo, Producer, Writer, Director and Narrater of the PBS Documentary winner, The Urban Elephant, featuring the Elephant Sanctuary at the celebrity pre-event party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel

 

 

 

Karle Warren, star of the hit series Judging Amy, shares the limelight with greyhound star of the evening, Lance.

Lance's racing name was "Lanky Lance" and his human is Maggie McCurry, president and founder of Wings for Greyhounds.

Karle presented the award to the winner for Children's Programming, Nick News

 

James Cromwell, star of Babe, and presenter of the 2000 Genesis Award Winner for a Feature Film, Chicken Run

 

Susan Sullivan from the hit series Darma and Greg. Presenter for the winner in a PBS Series, Cruel World