CELEBRATE WITH US
REGISTRATION FOR 2026 IS NOW OPEN
Join local authorities, public bodies, elected representatives, animal welfare professionals and partner organisations from across England and Wales for a day of practical learning, shared ideas and celebration.
This year, we're delighted to announce the PawPrints Awards event will be in Cardiff on Wednesday 11th November 2026. Secure your place; register for the event today!
2026 PAWPRINTS EVENT
We're thrilled to announce that this year's PawPrints Awards event will return to Cardiff, Wales, on Wednesday 11th November.
Under this year's theme, Prevention as Protection, we will explore how earlier action, stronger partnerships, and responsible pet ownership can help prevent animal welfare problems and improve outcomes for every kind.
The daytime programme will be followed by the PawPrints Awards ceremony and reception, celebrating the organisations, teams and individuals making a difference.
Daytime event: 12:00-16:30
Awards ceremony and reception: 18:00-21:30
Standard ticket prices are £75.00 (incl VAT), with group booking and early-bird discounts available. Early-bird rates are available until 13th September. Complimentary places are also available for award winners and finalists.
Registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
LEARN, CONNECT AND CELEBRATE
The PawPrints Awards event is more than an awards ceremony. It brings together people working across the local public sector and broader animal welfare community to share what works, learn from one another, and celebrate excellence.
Across the day, you can:
- Hear from sector leaders and frontline officers
- Explore practical approaches to prevention and early intervention
- Take part in two one-hour workshops
- Share ideas and good practice with colleagues
- Build connections across organisations and sectors
- Celebrate outstanding animal welfare work from across England and Wales
Whether you have entered the awards or work alongside the local public sector and want to strengthen animal welfare, you are welcome to join us.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY
The event is designed to combine recognition with learning and connection.
AWARDS CEREMONY
Celebrate the achievements of organisations, teams and individuals delivering meaningful change in animal welfare.
PANEL AND WORKSHOPS
Take part in sessions focused on prevention, early intervention and practical approaches you can apply in your work.
CONNECT AND NETWORK
Connect with colleagues from across local authorities, housing, emergency services, the NHS and partner agencies.
SHARE BEST PRACTICES
Leave with new ideas, developed knowledge, insights, and practical approaches to strengthen your work.
TICKETS
All prices include VAT.
| TICKET | PRICE |
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| Early-bird ticket (must book by 13th September) | £60.00 per person |
| Standard ticket | £75.00 per person |
| Group booking of four to six delegates | £60.00 per person |
| First representative of a 2026 Core Award recipient | £50.00 |
| First representative of a 2026 Hero Award recipient | Complimentary |
| 2026 Special Award finalist and one guest | Complimentary |
Award-related entitlements apply to the specified number of places only. Any additional delegates will be charged at the applicable ticket price.
Where someone qualifies for more than one entitlement, we will apply the most beneficial option.
If you have entered the 2026 PawPrints Awards, you can register for the event now. We will check whether an award-related entitlement applies before confirming your payment requirements.
HOW BOOKING WORKS
You can use one registration form to request places for yourself and up to five additional delegates. Seperate information must be provided for every person included in the booking.
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Complete the registration form with the details of every proposed delegate.
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We will review each proposed guest to confirm their eligibility to attend and check whether any ticket entitlement applies.
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Where payment is required, we will send the person making the booking a seperate payment link following verification. Payment is accepted by card only.
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Submitting the registration form does not immediately confirm attendence.
Your booking will be confirmed once every guests has been approved and any required payment has been received. The venue location and final information will then be shared with confirmed attendees.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY ANIMAL FRIENDS INSURANCE (AFI)
We're delighted that Animal Friends Insurance (AFI) is returning as our headline sponsor for the PawPrints Awards this year.
AFI is the Pet Insurer of the Year 2024/25 and a multi-award-winning company founded to provide exceptional pet insurance while championing animal welfare. To date, they've donated over £9 million to more than 830 charities and conservancies worldwide.
AFI shares our commitment to improving animal welfare and supporting the people and organisations delivering positive change across local communities.
Their continued support helps us bring the sector together to celebrate excellence, share best practice, inspire continued progress, and improve outcomes for animals.
SEE THE PAWPRINTS EVENT IN ACTION
Watch the highlights from last year's event and see how PawPrints bring people together to learn, connect and celebrate.
BE IN THE ROOM
Join us in Cardiff on Wednesday 11th November to celebrate what is working, learn from others, and take practical ideas back to your organisation and community.
Registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday 22nd October 2026.
For registration enquiries, please contact Lee Gingell (lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk)
Event schedule:
- 12:30 PM: Registration & Refreshments
- 13:00 PM: Welcome & Workshop(s)
- 15:30 PM: Workshop(s) End
- 17:00 PM: Ceremony Arrival & Networking
- 17:45 PM: Awards Ceremony
- 19:00 PM: Post-Ceremony Reception & Networking
- 21:00 PM: Event Ends
**Please note this schedule is subject to change. Full and final schedule to be provided closer to the event.