The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) Awards 2020 are to take place as a virtual evening presentation on Monday November 9.
The ceremony has moved online this year due to the continued restrictions on large-scale events and the number of local lockdowns currently in place.
Organised by PIF – the UK’s trade association for pet businesses – the awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the industry during a year of unprecedented challenges. This year’s sponsors are Pet Business Insurance, Utility Bidder, Natures Menu and Tails.com
Nigel Baker, PIF CEO, said: “The Pet Industry Federation would have loved to have found a way to bring the industry together with a live event this year, having postponed the awards from Petindex in April, but sadly it was not to be.
“We are so looking forward, however, to broadcasting an online presentation ceremony where finalists and others in the industry can virtually gather to discover this year’s winners. We hope that our awards will provide a cause for excitement in the pet industry after what has been an extremely tough year. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating with you!”
Each winner will receive a certificate and will be sent their own Pet Industry Federation Award – a PIFA – for them to display in their premises.
This year’s finalists are:
Retailer of the Year
Browns Natural Pet Store
Creature Comforts
Pawprints of West Yorkshire
Pet Stop
Redpaw Pet Supplies
Manufacturer of the Year
Different Dog
Iris (Slovenia)
Irish Dog Foods
JR Pet Products Ltd
Michie’s of Cornwall
Natures Menu
Export Strategy Award
HOWND (Power Pet Brands Limited)
Eden Holistic Pet Foods
Irish Dog Foods
Natures Menu
Podium Pet Products
ProtectaPet
New Business of the Year
Bella & Duke
Goodchap’s
Little Buddy’s Dog Grooming and Pet Supplies
Precious Paws Doggie Daycare
Ralf & Ray Petcare Limited (T/A Petpals Chislehurst)
Savvy Pet Spa
E-Commerce Business
Bella & Duke
Different Dog
Henly Raw Dog Food
Pet Drugs Online
ProtectaPet
Trusty Pet Supplies
Grooming Business of the Year
Barkeley Grange
Barkingham Park Pet Spa
Brite Barks
Henry & Co
KD Grooming Studio
Kennel of the Year
Badgerswood Boarding Kennels & Cattery
Country Boarding for Cats & Dogs
Four Paws Country Pet Hotel
Greendale Farm Kennels and Cattery
Quintessential Quarters Limited
Royvon Dog Hotels & Training
Cattery of the Year
The Cats Whiskers
Lakeside Luxury Cattery
Lea Wood Cattery
Meadow Cat Hotel
Quintessential Quarters Limited
The Pet Joint
Pet Service Business of the Year
Dignity Pet Crematorium Ltd
Digs for Dogs Pet Services Ltd.
Friends for Pets
Hounds & Hooves Ltd
Pet Pals (Darlington & Yarm)
Woof Walkies Limited
Home Boarding Business of the Year
Barking Mad (Telford)
Digs for Dogs Pet Services Ltd
Just Paws
Paw & Co.
Silly Sausages Dog Services
The Pet Joint
Dog Daycare Business of the Year
Barkeley Grange
Elmtree Doggy Daycare Centre
Rags & Bert’s Doggy Day Care
Scenterbarks Ltd
Willow Tree Canine Daycare
Product Innovation Award
4 Cats – Cherry Stone Snake Toy
Be:Loved
Different Dog – Dog Food
Haypigs – Circus Treat Ball
HOWND – Hero Bowls
Natures Menu – True Instinct
Protectapet
Rocketo Dog Food
Vet AI
Yora Adult Dog Food
Green Award
Broadreach Nature +
HOWND
Lakeside Luxury Cattery
Michie’s of Cornwall
Redpaw Pet Supplies
Scrumbles
New Product Award
DoggyRade
Broadreach Nature – Vision Berry
Betty Miller – Fresh Dog Treats
Aqueous Hand Sanitiser Foam
Collarways Rumbl Treat Ball
Weenect GPS Tracker
The Awards ceremony will be broadcast from the ‘Auditorium’ at 7pm on the Virtual Petindex website on November 9. All members of the pet industry are invited to attend. Simply register your details at vpi.vfairs.com.
Registration ahead of the event will also allow visitors to browse the Virtual Petindex trade show and visit trade stands for free, as it will be open before the Awards ceremony begins.
