The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has announced the finalists for the 2022 PIF Awards.
The awards programme attracted a record number of entries this year, and candidates have been shortlisted across 21 categories. The winners will be announced at a special presentation dinner on Thursday November 17 at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire.
Headline sponsors for the event include Cliverton, Collar, Naturo Pet Foods and Tuft, plus strategic partner DHL supply chain, drinks sponsor Pedigree Wholesale and 20 category sponsors, including PBW News.
Nigel Baker, chief executive of the Pet Industry Federation, said: “The standard and volume of entries for the PIF Awards this year has been quite staggering and we thank everyone who took the time to enter.
“All businesses shortlisted as finalists deserve sincere congratulations and we very much look forward to welcoming everyone to the PIF Awards this November. Tickets and accommodation sold out in 2021 so we’d encourage early booking this year.”
The finalists are listed below:
Product Innovation Award – Dog. Sponsored by Spottydog Communications.
2022 Finalists: Furr Boost, Pawdaw of London, Kompact9, Karnlea, No Fuss Fill, ParkLiFE
Product Innovation Award – Cat. Sponsored by Pedigree Wholesale.
2022 Finalists: Wrapsio, Huskaloo, Weenect, Closer Pet, Moodify Pet, Bio PetActive
Product Innovation Award – Small Mammal/Bird. Sponsored by Pedigree Wholesale.
2022 Finalists: Secure Bunny, Marriages
Manufacturer of the Year. Sponsored by Jollyes.
2022 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.
2022 Finalists: Pedigree Wholesale, Bestpets, Su-Bridge, Trust Pet Products, Vital, We.pet
Supplier of the Year. Sponsored by PIF Telecom.
2022 Finalists: Dorwest Herbs, Mutneys, Adios Plastic, The Dog Doctors, Christies Direct, Barking Bags
New Business of the Year. Sponsored by The Pet Accountant
2022 Finalists: Furr Boost, Pet Database.com, Scoff Paper, Park LiFE, Paw Daw of London, Moodify Pet
Grooming Business of the Year. Sponsored by Tuft.
2022 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
2022 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.
2022 Finalists: Alloa Cattery, Hawthorn Boarding Kennels & Cattery, Furr Cottage Kennels & Cattery
Home Boarding Business of the Year. Sponsored by Rose Cottage.
2022 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.
2022 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.
2022 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.
2022 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.
2022 Finalists: Pup Talk, Dorwest Herbs, Christies Direct, Butternut Box, Weenect, Herbal Dog
Export Business Award. Sponsored by DHL Supply Chain.
2022 Finalists: Little BigPaw, Christies Global, Huskaloo, 3P Enterprise Ltd, Burns Pet Nutrition
Sustainability Award. Sponsored by Petface.
2022 Finalists: Doglyness, Green Poop Bag, Wildwash, Huskaloo, Bag and Boops, Life of Riley Bakery
Pet Retail Chain of the Year. Sponsored by Christies Global.
2022 Finalists: Jollyes, Just For Pets, Pets & Friends, Pets At Home, Pets Corner, Petzone (Kuwait)
Independent Retailer of the Year. Sponsored by Natures Menu.
2022 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.
2022 Finalists: Daniel Allen, Colin Christie, John Burns, Sam Marriage, Kerry Chapman, Max Randall
Special Achievement (Student Award). Sponsored by The National Pet College.
2022 Finalists: Ali Chogbanbaz, Billie Jo Harwicke, Georgia Harle, Claire Loizos, Siobhan Smith, Marianne Dickens
Lifetime Achievement Award: to be announced at the Awards
