The Pet Industry Federation has announced the 2022 finalists for the PIF Awards. Following a record number of entries, the judges were particularly impressed by the standard of submissions this year and congratulate all those businesses shortlisted as finalists.
Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation, commented: “The standard and volume of entries for the PIF Awards this year has been quite staggering and we thank everyone who took the time to enter. All businesses shortlisted as finalists deserve sincere congratulations and we very much look forward to welcoming everyone to the PIF Awards this November. Tickets and accommodation sold out in 2021 so we’d encourage early booking this year.”
The 2022 PIF Awards take place on Thursday November 17 at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire. Tickets to the black tie event include a complementary drinks reception, three course meal with wine and live entertainment. Individual tickets can be purchased at www.petfederation.co.uk with savings for tables of ten and a discount code available for accommodation at Whittlebury Hall.
The PIF Awards are supported by headline sponsors Cliverton, Collar, Naturo Pet Foods and Tuft, plus strategic partner DHL Supply Chain, drinks sponsor Pedigree Wholesale and 20 category sponsors.
Product Innovation Award – Dog (sponsored by Spottydog Communications)
Finalists: Furr Boost, Pawdaw of London, Kompact9, Karnlea, No Fuss Fill, ParkLiFE
Product Innovation Award – Cat (sponsored by Pedigree Wholesale)
Finalists: Wrapsio, Huskaloo, Weenect, Closer Pet, Moodify Pet, Bio PetActive
Product Innovation Award – Small Mammal/Bird (sponsored by Pedigree Wholesale)
Finalists: Secure Bunny, Marriages
Manufacturer of the Year (sponsored by Jollyes)
Finalists: Burns Pet Nutrition, Herbal Dog, Harvest Pet Products, Life of Riley Bakery, GHS Direct, Gold Line Feeds
Wholesaler of the Year (sponsored by Teddys Treats)
Finalists: Pedigree Wholesale, Bestpets, Su-Bridge, Trust Pet Products, Vital, We.pet
Supplier of the Year (sponsored by PIF Telecom)
Finalists: Dorwest Herbs, Mutneys, Adios Plastic, The Dog Doctors, Christies Direct, Barking Bags
New Business of the Year (sponsored by The Pet Accountant)
Finalists: Furr Boost, Pet Database.com, Scoff Paper, Park LiFE, Paw Daw of London, Moodify Pet
Grooming Business of the Year (sponsored by Tuft)
Finalists: The Dog House Leicester Ltd, Vanity Fur Barry, Spruce Cricklade Dog Grooming, Palmers Dog Grooming, Ayrshire Grooming Salon, Happy Hounds Grooming Academy
Kennel of the Year (sponsored by Naturo Pet Food)
Finalists: Rose Cottage Doggy Hotel, Milin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding, Royvon Dog Training & Hotels, Glyntawel Luxury Dog Boarding & Pets Hotel, Greendale Farm Kennels, Foxbridge Animal Hotel
Cattery of the Year (sponsored by PBW News)
Finalists: Alloa Cattery, Hawthorn Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Furr Cottage Kennels & Cattery
Home Boarding Business of the Year (sponsored by Rose Cottage)
Finalists: Jessie’s Dog B&B Ltd, Barkmoral, Walking Woofs, Country Dog Hotel, Poochee Care, Extremus Dog Training
Dog Daycare Business of the Year (sponsored by Collar App)
Finalists: Tom and Toto Pet Care, Doggy Daycare Cornwall, The K9 Club, Rose Cottage Daycare, Ipswich Dog Daycare Creche, Canine Countryside Escape
Dog Walking Business of the Year (sponsored by Barking Bags)
Finalists: Percy In The Park, DD’s Dogcare, Ambleside Dog Walker, PadPaws, Good Dog Walking Ltd, Shropshire Canine
Pet Service Business of the Year (sponsored by Cliverton)
Finalists: Canine Dip and Dive, Pup Talk, Pippin Pets Dog Training, Fit4Dogs UK Rehabilitation Centre, Pets & Friends Dog Training Centre Litchfield, Animal Talent Ltd
Online Business of the Year (sponsored by Viaduct Generation)
Finalists: Pup Talk, Dorwest Herbs, Christies Direct, Butternut Box, Weenect, Herbal Dog
Export Business Award (sponsored by DHL Supply Chain)
Finalists: Little BigPaw, Christies Global, Huskaloo, 3P Enterprise Ltd, Burns Pet Nutrition
Sustainability Award (sponsored by PetFace)
Finalists: Doglyness, Green Poop Bag, Wildwash, Huskaloo, Bag and Boops, Life of Riley Bakery
Pet Retail Chain of the Year (sponsored by Christies Global)
Finalists: Jollyes, Just For Pets, Pets & Friends, Pets At Home, Pets Corner, Petzone (Kuwait)
Independent Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Natures Menu)
Finalists: Natural Cornish Pet, Primal Raw Ltd, Hoofs & Paws, Browns Natural Pet Store, Trusty Pet Supplies Superstore, The Dog’s Deli
Special Achievement – Pet Professional Award (sponsored by Aspin)
Finalists: Daniel Allen, Colin Christie, John Burns, Sam Marriage, Kerry Chapman, Max Randall
Special Achievement – Student Award (sponsored by The National Pet College)
Finalists: Ali Chogbanbaz, Billie Jo Harwicke, Georgia Harle, Claire Loizos, Siobhan Smith, Marianne Dickens
Lifetime Achievement Award (to be announced at the Awards)
