Les Sarnoff, Animal Hero

The Oregon Humane Society honored five heroes at the Governor Hotel on February 11 with Diamond Collar Awards, recognizing pets and people for remarkable achievements in helping others.

The late Les Sarnoff was honored with the Ernest Swigert Lifetime Achievement Award. Sarnoff had a remarkable radio career spanning two decades. Thousands of Portlanders woke to his voice every day while he hosted KINK-fm’s morning broadcast. He talked about OHS frequently on his radio show, and he hosted the annual OHS Telethon nine years in a row. Les also served on the OHS Board of Trustees for five years and was a Community Ambassador for OHS until he passed away last spring after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Joseph Palanuk accepts the award on behalf of the Les Sarnoff Foundation.

Board Members Joseph Palanuk, Peggy La Point, Nancy Kelly and Barbara Baugnon.