Following the success of the PetQuip Awards since its launch seven years ago, the organisers have introduced two additional awards to the list for 2019.
A category for small animals has been added to the Products section and there is also a new Merchandising category, which is open to suppliers, retailers or collaborations between suppliers and retailers.
This year’s event will see awards presented to deserving winners from the pet industry on the first evening of PATS Telford at a gala dinner and party on Sunday 22 September 2019.
Entry into the awards is now open and is free of charge. PetQuip is also happy to receive nominations for retailers or suppliers who in your opinion deserve to be winners. The nomination can be made anonymously, and PetQuip will contact anyone who has been nominated to progress the entry.
Visit www.petquip.com/awards to download a registration form or if you require help or advice on entering the categories call Pat Flynn, the PetQuip trade association manager on 07778 313623 or email her on pat@petquip.com
The categories for the 2019 PetQuip Awards are:
Marketing Project of the Year
Exporter of the Year
Product of the Year – three categories:
- Accessories/Technical
- Food/Treats/Health
- Small Animals
Merchandising Expertise (open to both retailers and suppliers)
International Pet Retailer/Distributor of the Year
UK Pet Retailer of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
The PetQuip Awards event 2019 takes place in association with PATS Telford in the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford on Sunday 22rd September at 7.30pm. The PATS Telford New Product Awards will also be presented at the PetQuip dinner. The event promises a fun evening of networking with customers and peers in the pet trade. Included in the festivities are a pre-dinner drinks reception and a three course meal with wine plus networking and entertainment after the awards presentation. Tickets cost £85 plus VAT (or only £75 plus VAT to PetQuip member companies). Tables can be reserved (cost on application) and early bird bookings will receive a discount.
Booking forms can be downloaded from www.petquip.com or simply call 01959 565995 to make an immediate booking by credit card.
Commenting on the launch of the awards this year and the continued success of the event, Pat Flynn said: “Now in its seventh year, the Petquip Awards have become a highlight of the pet trade sector’s year and the popularity of the awards was apparent when we announced the latest event to the trade at PATS Sandown; sponsors and bookings are already being secured. Apart from the fun element of the evening and the opportunity it provides for networking, those companies that have triumphed in an award category in previous years have made excellent use of the promotion it provided to further enhance their businesses.
“Each year, we refine the event in response to industry demand and this year the new Merchandising Category is aimed at celebrating the fantastic designs and innovative ideas that both pet retailers and suppliers use to sell their products. Suppliers and retailers can enter on an individual basis or we are happy to receive applications highlighting collaborations between suppliers and retailers, working together to produce stylish displays in-store or exciting window displays."
