Judging of the prestigious 2019 PetQuip Awards takes place today (Thursday) and the winners will be announced at the annual awards dinner at PATS Telford in September.
With fierce competition across all the award categories there will be plenty of drama and excitement in store during the gala evening on Sunday September 22nd.
PetQuip trade association manager Pat Flynn said: “Competition for the awards in all eight categories promises to be fierce, which will make for a very exciting evening while providing a true reflection of the UK’s vibrant pet industry.
“Ticket sales for the awards’ dinner started much earlier than usual, as more and more applicants are requesting to be seated with friends or customers from the industry at this entertaining, networking event. As part of the evening’s attraction, the casino tables will be there by popular demand again and the appearance of a table magician will be one of the extra fun elements to be introduced this year.”
Judging is being carried out by independent pet retail and marketing experts ltoday (August 8). Theywill be undertaking careful consideration of the finalists in the following categories:
Merchandising Expertise
ChickenGuard
Fold Hill Foods
Henry & Co
Lucky & Prince
Natures Menu
Paw Naturel
Exporter of the Year
ChickenGuard
Fish4Dogs
Hero Pet Brands
Little Big Paw
Natures Menu
Nutriment
Paw Naturel
Peak Pet Products
Symply Pet Foods
Marketing Project of the Year
Beaphar
Burgess
Fold Hill Foods
Forthglade
Henry & Co
Henry Wag
Highfields Health
Hownd
Paw Naturel
Wild Wash
Pet Product of the Year
Three categories:
- Food/Treats/Health :
Dogs
Benyfit Natural
Billy + Margot
Fold Hill Foods
GWF Nutrition
Henry & Co
Innocent Pet Care
JR Pet Products
Lucky & Prince
Natures Menu
Nutriment
Pawfect Foods
Pedigree Wholesale
Pet Munchies
PetCo
Only an Ocean
Rocketo
R&R Products
Symply Pet Foods
Wilsons Pet Food
Cats
Blink Cat Food
Burgess
Little Big Paw
PetCo
- Accessories/Technical :
All about Pets
Beaphar
Beco Pets
Collarways
Danish Designs
GHS Direct
Henry Wag
Hot Dog Pet Products
Hownd
Peak Pet Products
Pedigree Wholesale
Pets & Pods
Only an Ocean
Sure Petcare
Tigga Towers
Trespaws
Tropiclean
- Small Animals:
ChickenGuard
HayPigs
UK Pet Retailer of the Year
Henry & Co Dog Boutique, Arbroath
Cat Tree UK – online retailer
Just for Pets, pet store chain, nationwide
Mutt & Co Pet Boutique, Hartlepool
Redpaw Pet Supplies, Plympton
In addition to these categories, awards for International Pet Retailer/Distributor of the Year and Lifetime Achievement will be presented at the PetQuip Awards dinner.
The PetQuip Awards event is held in association with PATS Telford in the Ludlow Suite, International Centre, Telford, at 7.30pm on Sunday September 22nd. It’s a great way to round off the first day of the show for exhibitors and visitors, as well as a fun evening of networking with colleagues and customers in pet trade.
Included in event is a pre-dinner drinks reception, a three-course meal with wine and networking, a table magician and the ever-popular casino tables, following presentation of the awards.
The PATS Telford New Products Awards will also be presented at the PetQuip Awards Dinner.
Tickets cost £75 plus VAT to PetQuip member companies (or £85 plus VAT to those who haven’t yet joined the association). Tables can be reserved (cost on application).
Booking forms can be downloaded from www.petquip.com or simply call 01959 565995 to make an immediate booking by credit card.
