The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has revealed the finalists for this year’s PIF Awards.
The Pet Industry Federation Awards celebrate those pet businesses that have made outstanding achievements throughout the year. It also provides an opportunity for the whole industry to come together, socialise and network over a three-course meal with entertainment and a live band. This year’s entries were particularly high-calibre and the judges will now focus on whittling these quality finalists down.
The winners will be announced on Tuesday 1 November at a themed black-tie dinner to be held at the Wokefield Park Hotel, near Reading. Awards will be presented by actor and comedian, Chris Barrie of Tomb Raider, Brittas Empire and Red Dwarf Fame.
This year’s finalists are:
Independent Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu
- Ingleby Pet Supplies
- Nurture them Naturally
- Palace of Pooch
- Parlour Pet Boutique
- PetShed Limited
- Poole Farm Feed Centre
- Wags & Whiskers Pet Boutique
Pet Retail Chain of the Year – sponsored by Natures Menu
- Bessie & Boo, Evesham
- Pets Corner, Hednesford
Manufacturer of the Year – sponsored by PATS
- Burns Pet Nutrition
- Cotswold RAW
- Marriages Specialist Foods
- Naturediet Pet Foods Ltd
- Nutriment
- The Company of Animals
- Tower Pet Products UK Ltd
- Westland Horticulture
Exporter of the Year – sponsored by PIF Telecom
- Beco Pets
- ProtectaPet
- Pet Rebellion
- Scruffs
- Symply Pet Foods
Grooming Business of the Year – sponsored by ROYAL CANIN® and James Wellbeloved
- Barkingham Park, Port Talbot
- Canny Cuts, Shrewsbury
- Scruffs Boutique and Dog Grooming Spa, Knaresborough, N. Yorkshire
- The Dog House, Eltham, London
- The Groom Room, Harlow
- The Pet Groomers, West Kingsdown, Kent
- Vita Canis, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Kennel/Cattery of the Year – sponsored by Nestle Purina
- Chequer Trees Cattery
- Chetwynd Firs Kennels & Cattery
- Kelcliffe Cattery
- Lakeside Luxury Cattery & SA Hotel
- Little Revel End Kennels
- Orchard End Kennels & Cattery
- Royvon Dog Hotel, Esher
Pet Services – Dog Day Care & Boarding – sponsored by Chip & Pin Solutions
- Amity Pet Care
- Bruce’s Doggy Day Care
- Claire’s Comfy Canines
- Creature Comforts Cheshire
- Happy Hounds Dog Care Ltd
- Suffolk Canine Crèche
Pet Services – other pet services – sponsored by KD Grooming Studio
- Ashworths Pet Services
- Heathers Pet Services
- Hop Inn Rabbit & Guinea Pig Retreat
- Ingleby Bunny Boarding
- The Pet Bereavement Support Service, Blue Cross
- Wangford Veterinary Clinic
Sales Rep of the Year – sponsored by Mars Petcare
- Becky Lambert – Beco Pets
- Tan Nagrecha – Bern Pet Foods Ltd
- Neil Carver – Pedigree Wholesale
Additionally, guests will also discover the recipient of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Inspired Pet Nutrition.
Tickets, which include pre-dinner drinks, wine, three-course dinner, live band and the awards are available from £115 per ticket – or book a table of ten for a discount.
Call the PIF team on 01234 273933 or visit www.petfederation.co.uk. Accommodation is also available at Wokefield Park and at nearby hotels.
Further details about the event and online booking can be found at www.petfederation.co.uk. You can also call 01234 273933 to secure your place over the telephone.
