Pet food manufacturer Webbox has signed up to be the official partner in The Mirror’s seventh annual 2019 Animal Hero Awards.
The awards, taking place in London on September 30, celebrate examples of bravery, dedication and resilience in the animal world. North West-based Webbox will be joined by animal charity Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, which will once again be acting as charity partner, and the People’s Postcode Lottery, which will be sponsoring the event for the first time, and whose players have raised more than £57m for animal charities.
This year’s categories include Young Animal Hero, for a young person who has built a strong relationship with animals or actively worked to improve animal welfare; Inspirational Animal of the Year, for an animal who has inspired people with their spirit or courage; and Services to Wildlife, for an individual or group that has had an impact on the preservation and welfare of wildlife in Britain.
Tony Raeburn, CEO of Webbox, said: “Last year’s awards really opened our eyes to all the fantastic and often overlooked work that is being carried out and we’re certain that the 2019 nominations will be an emotional read.”
The star-studded ceremony next month will include a host of famous faces including Sir Patrick Stewart, John Cleese, Candice Brown and Paul O’Grady.
