Submit Your Entry
Be part of something big. The PawPrints Awards shine a light on the individuals and organisations going above and beyond for animals. Whether you're tackling key welfare issues, improving policies, or innovating in your field, now's your chance to get the recognition you deserve.
Exciting news - entries for the 2025 PawPrints Awards open on 31st March 2025!
Start gathering your best examples of how you're protecting, promoting and enhancing animal welfare. Know someone who's making a difference? Encourage them to enter - together, we can celebrate and showcase the amazing work happening across England and Wales.
The online entry portal link will be published here when the entry period officially begins on 31st March 2025.
Key Dates for 2025
Entries open: 31 March 2025
The entry period officially begins - get ready to share your impact.
Early Bird Submission Deadline: 13 June 2025
Submit supporting evidence by this date to qualify for early bird benefits.
Regular Submission Deadline: 18 July 2025
Final deadline - make sure everything is submitted to be considered for an award.
Winners Announcement: 19 August 2025
We reveal the incredible individuals and organisations taking home PawPrints Awards this year.
Awards Ceremony Ticket Sales Close: 31 October 2025 (exact date TBC)
Last chance to secure your spot at the biggest celebration of animal welfare in local government.
Awards Ceremony: November 2025 (exact date TBC)
Join us for the 2025 PawPrints Awards Gala - a night of inspiration, recognition, and connection.
How to Enter
Not sure how to get started? Follow these simple steps to submit your PawPrints entry:
1. Explore Your Award Options
Choose from five core PawPrints categories, five Champions categories, and four special awards, including the Special Recognition Award, Innovator in Animal Welfare Award, Massingham Advocacy Award, and the new Withnall Partnerships Award. Each celebrates excellence in different areas of animal welfare.
2. Check the Criteria & Eligibility
Make sure your work aligns with the award guidelines. Each category has clear criteria - take time to review them carefully. You'll find everything you need on our website.
3. Choose Your Category (or Categories!)
You don't have to limit yourself - enter as many categories as your work applies to! Just make sure your submission clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria for each one.
4. Access the Online Entry Portal
Visit our online entry portal to submit your application - no account required. If you encounter any issues, you can download a manual entry form below and send it via email to Lee Gingell (lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk).
5. Gather Your Evidence
Show us why you deserve an award! This could include policies, project reports, testimonials, images, videos - anything that highlights your impacts and meets the award criteria.
6. Double-Check Everything
Before hitting send, take a moment to review your evidence submission. Have you included all the necessary documents? Is your submission clear, compelling, and aligned to the award criteria?
7. Submit Your Entry
Send your completed evidence submission and supporting materials to Lee Gingell at lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk. We recommend keeping your submission clear, concise and focused on how you meet the award criteria.
8. Get Your Confirmation
Once submitted, you'll receive a confirmation email within three working days. If you don't hear back, get in touch to ensure your submission has been received.
9. Stay Tuned for Results
We will carefully review all submissions, and successful entrants will be notified by 19 August 2025. If you've been awarded, you'll receive an email with further details about your award and next steps. We may also reach out for more details before finalising results, so keep an eye on your inbox!
10. Join Us for the Awards Ceremony
Awardees will be invited to celebrate at the 2025 PawPrints Awards Gala - an evening to honour the people making a real impact for animals.
11. Share Your Success!
Winning a PawPrints Award is a big deal - don't keep it to yourself! Celebrate your achievement, spread the word on social media, and use the recognition to inspire even greater change.