PAWPRINTS AWARDS
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE, INSPIRING CHANGE, IMPROVING OUTCOMES
Across the country, local authorities and public sector partners are making a real difference for animals every day. The PawPrints Awards exists to celebrate that work - recognising the people, teams and organisations who are improving animal welfare in their local communities.
Whether you are delivering frontline services, shaping policy and debate, or working in partnership, PawPrints is your opportunity to share your work, inspire others, and be recognised nationally.
WHY TAKE PART
PawPrints is about more than recognition. It's about shining a light on what works and helping others build on it.
Established in 2008, PawPrints is the only awards scheme in England and Wales dedicated to recognising animal welfare work across the local public sector - providing a trusted and credible platform to showcase your work nationally.
By taking part, you can:
- Celebrate the work of your team or organisation
- Show the difference you are making for animals and communities
- Gain recognition through a well-established national awards scheme
- Inspire others by sharing your approach
- Learn from like-minded colleagues and partners across the country
Whether you are just getting started or leading the way, your work matters - and we want to help you showcase it.
Together, we can achieve more for animal welfare. The PawPrints scheme is an integral part of our mission to build a world where ever animal is respected and treated with kindness and compassion. If you or your organisation is making a difference, we want to hear from you - enter the PawPrints Awards and let's celebrate your work!
WHO CAN ENTER
PawPrints is open to organisations and individuals across the local public sector in England and Wales, including:
- Local authorities (including partnerships and shared services)
- Housing associations
- Police forces
- Fire and rescue services
- NHS organisations
- Ambulance services
- Multi-agency public sector partnerships
If your work is helping to improve animal welfare, support responsible ownership, or prevent issues before they escalate, we encourage you to take part.
PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION
In 2026, PawPrints is placing a spotlight on prevention and early intervention - recognising work that helps address issues early, supports responsible ownership, and reduces pressure on downstream frontline services.
EXPLORE MORE:
A trusted national awards scheme
- Established in 2008 by the RSPCA, with over 1,600 awards handed out to date.
- The only awards scheme in England and Wales focused on celebrating excellence in local public sector animal welfare service delivery.
- Open to organisations across the local public sector.
- Recognising services, policy, innovation, partnerships, advocacy and leadership.
- A growing community sharing what works and driving improvement.
Be part of PawPrints
Join a growing community committed to celebrating excellence, inspiring change and improving outcomes for animals.