CELEBRATE WITH US
Join us this November for the annual PawPrints Awards event - bringing together sector leaders and organisations from all across England and Wales to celebrate achievement, collaboration, share best practices, and recognise the people and teams improving animal welfare every day.
We're thrilled the event will return in November 2026. We'll be sharing more details very soon. Register your interest to be the first in the know!
2026 PAWPRINTS EVENT
The annual PawPrints Awards event is returning this November!
We're thrilled to bring the sector back together to connect, learn, and celebrate progress and excellence in animal welfare.
While full event details will be announced soon, you can expect a day designed to inspire and support your work, including panel discussions and workshops, shared learning, and a formal awards ceremony recognising outstanding achievements.
Whether you're planning to enter, attend, or both, this is your opportunity to be part of a growing community focused on improving outcomes for animals.
Register your interest today and be the first to find out full event details.
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.
A NATIONAL MOMENT FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
The PawPrints Awards is more than a ceremony; it's an opportunity for the local public sector to come together, share what's working, and learn from each other.
Across the day, you'll experience:
- Inspiring stories of impact and innovation
- Thought leadership panel discussions and practical learning during workshops
- Opportunities to connect with peers across the sector
- National recognition of outstanding work delivering improved outcomes for animals
WATCH THE 2025 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
We're proud to celebrate the people and organisations making a difference.
See what the PawPrints Awards are all about.
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.
WHY ATTEND
The PawPrints Awards event is a rare opportunity to bring together partners and stakeholders across the whole sector to focus on how we can improve animal welfare outcomes in every local community.
It's a chance to step back from day-to-day pressures and:
- Recognise the progress being made across the country
- Hear directly from those delivering innovative work
- Connect with peers facing similar challenges
- Take away ideas you can apply in your day-to-day work
Most importantly, by attending, you're contributing to inspiring more individuals, teams and organisations to improve their own animal welfare services - helping to protect more animals in more local communities across England and Wales.
TICKETS AND BOOKING
We ask for a small fee to attend the PawPrints Awards event. This helps us to deliver a high-quality experience while keeping the event accessible to the sector.
- Early bird tickets will be available
- Group discounts will be offered
- Full pricing and booking details will be shared soon
Payment is accepted by card only. If you require an alternative payment method, please contact the RSPCA Public Affairs team.
WHO ATTENDS
The event is open to anyone working in or alongside the local public sector to improve animal welfare, including:
- Local authority officers and teams
- Housing professionals
- Enforcement and regulatory services
- Emergency services
- NHS and public health teams
- Elected representatives
- Partner organisations and charities
BE IN THE ROOM
Whether you're awarded, shortlisted, or you simply want to learn and connect, the PawPrints Awards event is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.
To celebrate what's working; to learn from and inspire others; and to take new ideas back to your local community to improve animal welfare outcomes.
This year's PawPrints Awards event is returning in November. We'll be sharing more details, including how to book your tickets, very soon.
Register for the event today to be the first to know.
PLANNING TO JOIN US?
Submit your entry and be part of the PawPrints Awards.
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.