The Pet Industry Federation has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards. The Pet Industry Federation Awards not only celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year, but it also provides a fantastic opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course meal with entertainment.
This year’s record number of entries were particularly high-calibre – particularly in the retailer, manufacturer and pet service sectors, and the judges will now focus on whittling these quality finalists down to winners.
This year’s finalists are:
Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN & James Wellbeloved
Creature Comforts, Glasgow
Millies Wolfheart, Keighley
PetLondon, Marylebone, London
The Pet Experience, Weymouth
Trusty Pet Supplies, Derby
Unique Pets, Aylesbury
Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu
Kennelgate, Hucknall branch
Pets Corner, Horsham branch
Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by PATS
HOWND
Marriage’s
JR Pet Products
Naturediet
Pet Foods UK Ltd
Sea Treats
Wholesaler of the Year – sponsored by PATS
BestPets
Pedigree Wholesale
Trust Pet Products
Vital
Innovation Award of the Year
Bruces Doggy Daycare,
HayPigs
Tailster
Pet Remedy
Natures Menu
Wildwash
Sustainability Award of the Year
Inspired Pet Nutrition
Vegeco
Wildwash
Exporter of the Year
Armitage Pet Care
Danish Design
Naturo Pet Foods
Pero (Foods) Ltd
The First Class Pet Company Ltd
Vegeco
Grooming Business of the Year
The Muddy Paw, Northampton
Barkingham Park, Neath
Shampooches, Harrogate, N. Yorkshire
The Doghouse, Eltham, London
Poppy’s Parlour, Clacton on Sea, Essex
Canny Cuts, Shrewsbury
Charity of the Year – sponsored by Mars Petcare
International Cat Care
Burns Pet Nutrition Foundation charity
Kennel/Cattery of the Year – sponsored by Jelf Insurance
Quintessential Quarters, Stafford
Hedgerows Cattery, Alpington, Norwich
Lea Wood, Gainsborough
Chequer Trees, Heathfeld, E. Sussex
Lower Mill Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Pontesbury, Shropshire
Chetwynd Firs, Telford
Pet Services – Doggy Daycare
Bruces Doggy Daycare, Cobham
Claires Comfy Canines, Burnham
Happy Hounds, Winchester
K9 Cares, Hereford
Suffolk Canine Creche, Woodbridge
Willow Tree Canine Daycare Ltd, Biggleswade
Pet Services – Home Boarding & Dog Walking
Bona-Fido, Warwickshire
Barking Mad, Middlesex
ChristchurchK9, Dorset
Creature Comforts, Cheshire
Holidays4Dogs, York
Woof Walkies Limited, Wrexham
Pet Services – Other Pet services
Agria Pet Insurance, Aylesbury
Amity Pet Care, Redhill
Friends for Pets, Cheddar, Somerset
Rhodes2Safety, Elloughton, E. Yorkshire
Very Important Pets, London
The Awards winners will be announced on Tuesday 28 November at a themed black-tie dinner to be held at the Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, Northamptonshire and will be presented to the winners by Professor Tim Morris, from the Animal Welfare & Welfare Board for England.
Additionally, guests will also discover the recipient of the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance.
Tickets to this fantastic evening, which include pre-dinner drinks, wine, three-course dinner, live entertainment and the thrilling awards spectacle are available from £116 per ticket – or book a table of 10 for a discount. Call the PIF team on 01234 273933 or visit www.petfederation.co.uk. Accommodation is available at Whittlebury Hall by calling 01327 850490, quoting reference 70483, and at nearby hotels.
The Awards are presented in association with media partner PBW News and principal sponsors Agria Pet Insurance, Natures Menu, Mars Petcare, James Wellbeloved & Royal Canin; and awards sponsors PATS, and Jelf; and take place against the backdrop of the Pet Industry Forum – a conference and networking event, tackling cutting-edge issues and business topics.
Further details about the event and online booking can be found at www.petfederation.co.uk.
You can also call 01234 273933 to secure your place over the telephone.