Do you have a business to be proud of? If the answer is yes, then why not enter the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards and get the recognition you, your products and your team deserve?Entry for the Pet Industry Federation Awards is quick, simple and absolutely free. To be in with a chance of winning you need to outline, in no more than 500 words, why you think your business should receive the award. Judging criteria and entry is available online at www.petbusinessworld.co.uk
The winners will be announced at the 2016 Pet Industry Federation Awards dinner, which will take place at the magnificent Wokefield Park Hotel, near Reading on Tuesday 1 November.
Presenting the awards will be ‘Rimmer’ from Red Dwarf and ‘Mr Brittas’ a.k.a comedian and actor, Chris Barrie, who will then delight the audience with a light-hearted after dinner speech. Taking its cue from previous years, the black-tie gala evening promises to be spectacular and memorable!
The deadline for the receipt of entries is Monday 1 August.
The award categories are:
- Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu
- Independent Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Natures Menu
- Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by PATS
- Wholesaler of the Year – Sponsored by PATS
- Exporter of the Year
- Grooming Business of the Year
- Kennel or Cattery of the Year
- Pet Service of the Year
- Sales Representative of the Year – Sponsored by Mars Petcare
The Pet Industry Federation Awards Dinner not only celebrates those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year, but it also provides a fantastic opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network in convivial atmosphere over a three-course meal with entertainment and a live band. All within the stunning setting of Wokefield Park.
The Awards are announced following the daytime Pet Industry Forum 2016 - a conference aimed at all pet businesses which will cover important issues affecting the pet industry, such as safeguarding the future of the industry; how the specialist channel can survive and looking at pet health opportunities for businesses.
Tickets for the Forum & Awards will be available online at www.petfederation.co.uk
