The much anticipated PIF Awards were a huge success last night, with over 20 categories of winners revealed at the gala black tie ceremony held at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire.
Generously 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, the 2022 PIF Awards are the most coveted awards in the pet industry, celebrating the inspirational success stories of the past 12 months.
Winners received sustainable, wooden trophies and ranged from the nationwide Just For Pets retail chain to independent businesses such as Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding and the inspirationally innovative Scoff Paper.
Nigel Baker, CEO of the Pet Industry Federation, commented: “The PIF Awards just get bigger and better each year; the standard and volume of entries was phenomenal this year and we sold out of tickets to the Awards dinner over a month before the event so we can see how much winning a PIF Award means to businesses in the pet industry. It is truly inspirational to see the diversity and sheer hard work within our industry and at PIF we are honoured to be able to reward this with the PIF Awards. Look out for next year’s event for which we’re planning something extra special!”
The 2023 PIF Awards will celebrate PIF’s 75th anniversary and will take place on Thursday 16th November 2023, with entries opening after Easter. All updates will be posted on the PIF website www.petfederation.co.uk
Below is a list of all the finalists:
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
