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Oprah Winfrey is PETA's 2008 Person of the Year.
The highest honor from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) was bestowed on Oprah Winfrey as she was named “Person of the Year” for 2008. The award was given because of the ongoing help she gives to stop animal cruelty.
Ingrid E. Newkirk, President of the organization, said Winfrey was selected for, “using her powerful voice to defend those without one. She continues to use her fame to help less the less fortunate.”
“Because of her continued work for animals, PETA is pleased to name Oprah Winfrey – Person of the Year.”
In April, Oprah aired a show uncovering the cruelty of puppy mills. The episode was produced in memory of Oprah’s beloved Cocker spaniel, Sophie who died in March at the age of 13. Then in September, a follow-up show was aired to let viewers know about the great progress animal rescue groups had made in closing some of the worst puppy mills. Oprah continued her education to the public about animals during election season when she showed the poor conditions where farm factory animals were forced to live. And finally Oprah highlighted an all vegetarian “vegan” diet on the show and urged viewers to try it for 21-days.
The prestigious award was given to U.S. Sen. Robert Byrd in 2007 and to the co-founders of the cruelty free cleaning product company called Method in 2006.
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