With just over a month remaining, the Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is gearing up for its prestigious 2024 Awards.

These awards, showcasing excellence across the pet industry, highlight inspirational success stories and celebrate achievements in 22 categories, including two newly introduced ones.

The PIF Awards, sponsored by leading pet wholesaler Su-Bridge Pet Supplies, are a major event in the pet industry calendar. This year introduces two new categories: Pet Tech of the Year and Garden Centre Pet Department of the Year. These join the existing favourites, encompassing a wide range of activities in the pet sector.

Entry Details and Deadlines

Entries for the awards are free and must be submitted by Monday, 2 September. Businesses interested in entering can find detailed information on how to enter and the criteria for each award on the PIF website.

Nigel Baker, PIF CEO, expressed the significance of the awards: “We know from speaking to past winners that winning a PIF Award gives companies a huge boost. We are delighted to have once again received a fantastic standard of entry so far. We encourage all businesses thinking of entering to submit their entry by 2 September to ensure they have a chance of taking home a coveted PIF Award trophy.”

The 2023 Sustainability Award winner, Doglyness, exemplifies the type of innovation and dedication celebrated by the PIF Awards. This award recognises companies making significant strides in sustainable practices within the pet industry.

Awards Ceremony Details

The winners of the Pet Industry Federation Awards 2024 will be announced at a gala event held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, Stoke on Trent, on Thursday, 7 November.

This year’s awards are supported by several sponsors. Su-Bridge Pet Supplies is the platinum sponsor, with Cliverton and the Animal People Recruitment Company as headline sponsors. Additional sponsors include Betty Miller, Collar App, Impact Exhibitions, Associated Veterinary Services, Garden Centre Expo, Naturo, Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding, Nobull Agency, Johnsons Veterinary Products, Tuft, and Anthesis.