Independent Retailer of the Year2021: Creature Comforts
The best of the best in the pet industry were last night recognised at the Pet Industry Federation Awards 2021, held at Whittlebury Hall, in Northamptonshire.
Hosted by the Pet Industry Federation’s chief executive, Nigel Baker, and chairperson, Katie Goldsmith, more than 250 people attended the black tie event, celebrating the return of the industry awards in person.
Supported by headline sponsors Tuft and Cliverton, category sponsors the National Pet College, Doglyness and Natures Menu, and media partner pbwnews, the 25 winners were:
Dog Daycare Business of the Year.
Pack Buddies Doggy Daycare
Cattery of the Year.
The Pet Joint
Export Business of the Year.
Christies Global
Grooming Business of the Year.
Palmer’s Dog Grooming
Grooming Wholesaler of the Year.
Christies Direct
Home Boarding Business of the Year.
The Country Dog Hotel
Independent Retailer of the Year.
Creature Comforts
Kennel of the Year.
Rose Cottage Doggy Hotel & Daycare
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Robert Quest
Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Craig Taylor
Manufacturer of the Year.
Skinner’s
New Business of the Year.
Barking Bags
Online Business of the Year.
Kavee
Pet Product Wholesaler of the Year.
Bestpets
Pet Retail Chain of the Year.
Jollyes
Pet Services Business of the Year.
That’s Pawfect
Product Innovation Award (Cat).
Tonisity International – YummyRade
Product Innovation Award (Dog).
Scoff Paper
Product Innovation Award (Small Mammal).
Haypigs – 100% Timothy Hay 1kg
Special Achievement Awards.
James Middleton and Kelly Davis
Student Awards.
Aoife Taite and Keyna Summers
Supplier of the Year.
Dorwest Herbs
Sustainability Award.
Petface
Nigel Baker said: “After not being able to hold the PIF Awards in person last year, they are back – bigger and better than ever!
“Our judges were overwhelmed with the huge amount of quality entries in each category, which reassures us that the industry is still innovating and thriving despite the challenges of the past 18 months. A huge congratulations to all of our winners, who represent the best of the UK pet industry.
“I was personally delighted to see so many new and familiar faces at Whittlebury Hall and all of us at PIF are happy to see the optimism in the industry for the years ahead.”
