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PawPrints Awards

Celebrate With Us!

The PawPrints Awards Gala is a celebration of the people and organisations leading the way in animal welfare. This inspiring event recognises the hard work, dedication, and innovative approaches making a real difference for animals. 

While many details are still being finalised, we can't wait to bring everyone together again for a special evening of recognition, networking, and inspiration. Stay tuned for more information as we shape an event to remember!

Join us for the 2025 PawPrints Awards Ceremony!

This year's event promises to be an exciting opportunity to celebrate excellence in animal welfare. We'll be recognising the public sector organisations, individuals, and partnerships that go above and beyond to protect and promote animal welfare.

Expect a mix of thought-provoking discussions, inspiring stories, and well-earned recognition for those making a lasting impact.

Date: November 2025 (exact date TBC)
Venue: West Midlands area (exact location TBC)

More details will be announced soon, including ticket sales and the full event programme.

Please contact Lee Gingell at lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk for more information.

What to Expect:

While the final schedule is still in the works, here's what you can look forward to:

Workshop and Learning Sessions

Engage with experts and colleagues in interactive workshops tackling key animal welfare challenges. Expect discussions on policy development, enforcement, and innovative solutions that drive real change.

Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the winners of the 2025 PawPrints Awards! We'll be recognising outstanding achievements across our core categories, Champions categories, and special awards, including:

  • Stray Dog Services, Licensing, Housing, Contingency Planning, and Kennelling. 
  • The Special Recognition Award for exceptional contributions to animal welfare. 
  • The Innovator in Animal Award for creative and impactful solutions.
  • The Massingham Advocacy Award for championing animals through policy and public debate.
  • The NEW Withnall Partnerships Award for outstanding collaboration in animal welfare.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow professionals, animal welfare advocates, and public sector animal welfare leaders. Share your experiences, discover new ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Why Attend?

  1. Inspiration: Hear from leaders and change-makers shaping the future of animal welfare.
  2. Recognition: Celebrate the achievements of those making a real difference for animals.
  3. Learning: Participate in workshops and discussions designed to spark new ideas. 
  4. Connections: Meet like-minded individuals and organisations committed to advancing animal welfare. 

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.

Tickets and Registration

Tickets

Ticket details will be confirmed soon, including standard pricing and early bird discounts for eligible entrants. If you qualify for an early bird discount, this will be confirmed when registration opens. 

How to Register

Registration and ticket sales are expected to open in late summer 2025 (date to be confirmed).

For group bookings of four or more, or if you have any questions about ticket pricing, please contact Lee Gingell (lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk) for more information.

Sponsorship opportunities

Want to align your brand with the PawPrints Awards? We offer sponsorship packages that provide unique ways to support the event and showcase your commitment to animal welfare. 

For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Lee Gingell (lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk). 

Stay Updated

More details - including ticket sales, venue, and confirmed speakers - are to be announced soon. Follow us on social media for updates: @RSPCA_PATeam and #PawPrintsAwards2025. 

For any event-related questions, feel free to reach out to Lee Gingell at lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk. 

We look forward to celebrating with you!