VOLUNTEER Emma Neale has good reason to celebrate as the team she represents has been recognised with a national award.

Emma, of Wellington, has been volunteering as an events co-ordinator for Greyhound Rescue West of England since 2009.

GRWE, which rehomed 616 greyhounds and lurchers last year, took the title of Animal Charity Team of the Year at the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes’ award ceremony.