The 2020 Pet Industry Federation Awards are now open for entries through the Petindex website: www.petindexshow.com.
The Awards have moved to a new time in the year to coincide with trade show Petindex, which takes place on 26-27 April 2020 at the Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes.
Organised by the Pet Industry Federation, the leading trade association for pet businesses, the PIF Awards celebrate success across a wide range of products, services, companies and individuals and provide the perfect platform to recognise excellence and innovation in the industry.
Pet businesses are invited to submit a nomination across the 16 categories available this year:
- Product Innovation Awards – Dog, Cat, Reptile/Fish, Small Mammal/Bird
(NB: the product awards will be judged at Petindex)
- Manufacturer of the Year
- Wholesaler or Supplier of the Year
- New Business of the Year
- Grooming Business of the Year
- Kennel of the Year
- Cattery of the Year
- Pet Service Business of the Year
- Home Boarding Business of the Year
- Dog Daycare Business of the Year
- Online Business of the Year
- Exporter Award
- Green Award
- Pet Retail Chain of the Year
- Independent Retailer of the Year
- Special Achievement Award
Those interested in applying should check the list of criteria which are available at www.petindexshow.com and cover the areas that judges will be specifically looking for in the entries.
Entries must be submitted to awards@petfederation.co.uk by Monday 3 February 2020, and shortlisted companies will be announced in the March 2020.
The winners will be presented with their awards on Sunday 26 April at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Milton Keynes – on the same site as the Petindex trade show, providing a convenient way for companies to visit or exhibit at the show, and then enjoy a fabulous black-tie dinner with entertainment in the evening.
Sponsorship opportunities are currently available for the Awards categories. Further details on these or any other aspect of the event are available at www.petindexshow.com, or from Daniel Everett on 01234 224507; Daniel.everett@petfederation.co.uk
