"The award represents a significant contribution to the implementation or completion of a project or program for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley," said Lisa Pedersen, the Humane Society's development director. Over the past year, Applied Trust has been working with the Humane Society to upgrade and improve its technology infrastructure, which includes up-to-the-hour pictures and descriptions of animals available for adoption at the Shelter online at www.boulderhumane.org.

"We're honored to have our work recognized with this award," said Trent R. Hein, CEO of Applied Trust. "We believe in the mission of the Humane Society, and we're glad to have been able to apply technology to increase its impact in the community. We're continually impressed with the leadership exhibited by the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, including its recent advances in promoting a statewide save-rate standard. The Society's leadership affects Colorado companion animals and their guardians well beyond Boulder County. We're very proud to be associated with and recognized by such an outstanding organization," continued Hein.

Applied Trust will receive the Distinguished Service Award at a February 22, 2003 presentation at the Dal Ward Center, located on the University of Colorado at Boulder campus.

About Applied Trust Engineering

Applied Trust Engineering provides IT security and infrastructure solution services. Founded by security infrastructure experts Trent R. Hein and Ned McClain, Applied Trust is based in Boulder, Colo., and focuses on infrastructure security, performance, and availability in a business context. For more information, visit Applied Trust Engineering online at www.atrust.com.

About The Humane Society of Boulder Valley

The Humane Society of Boulder Valley provides shelter, rescue, and medical care for unwanted and stray domestic animals of Boulder County. It offers vital services, including adoption placement; animal-assisted therapy; veterinary care; low-cost sterilization; lost-and-found animal services; foster care for injured, orphaned, and abused animals; humane education services; dog training classes; and animal visitations to the sick or elderly. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley is a private nonprofit organization that has been serving the community since 1902. For more information call 303-442-4030 or visit www.boulderhumane.org.