The PetQuip association has revealed the 55 finalists going forward to the judging process for the PetQuip Awards 2016.
The awards presentations and dinner will be held in association with PATS on the first evening of the show, on Sunday September 25 2016 in the Ludlow Suite, part of the Telford International Centre.
PetQuip association manager Pat Flynn commented: “The event is set to be even bigger and better than last year, with the incorporation of a casino into the main dining room, which has been enlarged to include the drinks reception, a bar and a networking area. Tickets are on sale now so if you want to share your evening with industry colleagues and retailers enjoying a fun but inexpensive event with good food and wine, we urge you to book places now as last year’s event was a sell-out. Due to the expanded capacity this year, we expect even more of the industry, both manufacturers and retailers, to take part and we look forward to celebrating the best of the pet industry this year with you.”
Gordon Thomas, of PATS organisers Impact Exhibitions, added: “In a short space of time the PetQuip Awards have become an important event in the pet industry calendar and we are pleased they take place during PATS Telford. As well as rewarding excellence in our industry, the Awards party is an ideal place to network and have some fun in a relaxed environment. It is also a further opportunity for both retailers and suppliers to mix and celebrate all that is good about the pet trade.”
Booking forms can be obtained by emailing pat@petquip.com or by visiting http://www.petquip.com/uk/awards.htm.
The PetQuip Awards 2016
FINALISTS
Supplier of the Year
Beco Pets, Danish Design, Dog Rocks, Forthglade, Protectapet, Scruffs, Sureflap
Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
Bestpets, Collarways, Pedigree Wholesale
Exporter of the Year
Beco Pets, Dog Rocks, Group 55, Howler & Scratch, Pet Rebellion, Protectapet, Scruffs, Symply Pet Foods
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Beaphar, Beco Pets, Forthglade, Hownd, Petfood UK, Protectapet
Product of the Year
Foods/Treats category – Barney’s Biscuit Boxes, Beco Pets, Burgess, Cotswold Raw, JR Pet Products, Petfood UK, Pet Munchies, The Dog Treat Co, Symply Pet Foods
Health/Technical category – Blumen International, Equidiet UK, Pet Technology Store, Poo Guard, Protectapet, Sureflap
Accessories category – Collarways, Dog Rocks, EezyEat4Pets, Howler & Scratch, Oggi’s Oven, Pet Rebellion
International Pet Retailer/Distributor of the Year
Commercial Dimac SA, Spain; Eye4Pets,The Netherlands; Faunatar, Finland; La Veterinaria Srl, Italy
UK Pet Retailer of the Year
Bodle Bros, West Sussex; Ingleby Pet Supplies, Cleveland, Paws and Claws, Cheshire; Poole Farm Feed Centre, Essex; Tails n’Whiskers, Rutland; Wags & Whiskers, Tyneside
Lifetime Achievement Award
To be announced on September 25 at the PetQuip Awards Dinner
