To be eligible, The "Man of the Desert" must reside in our Coachella Valley, either full-time or part-time. Each candidate must be 18 years or older. Employees and Board Members of Animal Samaritans are not eligible to win. The submitted photo must be a non-photo shopped picture of the candidate. Photos including his (or a) dog, cat or other pet are encouraged. Photos must include the candidate's name, age, occupation, a working phone number and email address. Only online submissions will be accepted, and each eligible submission will be placed online for all to view.

The Top 3 Vote Getters will be "Man of the Desert" Finalists. Prior to the event, Palm Springs Life Magazine will select one winner among the 3 finalists as the 2017 "Man of the Desert." Judging for the Man of the Desert winner will be based upon a brief interview, animal affiliations, and appearance. All finalists must be available for interview prior to the event to be considered for the "2017 Man of the Desert" award.

All finalists will be acknowledged at the Men of the Desert Fashion Show on December 3, 2017 at the Agua Caliente Resort & Spa. Shy finalists can elect not be appear in the fashion show, however they will not be eligible to win.

8^th Annual Men of the Desert Fashion Show and Charity Luncheon
December 3, 2017
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
11:00am – 2:00pm

For more information, please call 760-601-3754

Please order your tickets on line HERE
For details on what's included in a sponsorship package, please click Sponsorship levels 2017.


The winning finalist will receive a prize package, media attention, and will be included in the 2017 Men of the Desert Charity Fashion Show event.


Animal Samaritans is a community-leading 501 c 3 nonprofit charity organization established in 1978 to improve the lives of animals and people. We provide high-quality affordable veterinary services, low-cost spay/neuter services, no-kill animal sheltering, pet adoptions, humane education, pet therapy, and animal rescue to the community. To maintain and expand these important programs and services, we rely on individual and corporate donors, grants, planned giving, and fundraising. We champion compassion and respect for all creatures, with a primary focus on dogs, cats, and the humans who love them.