Submit Your Entry

Learn more about participating in the PawPrints scheme and seize the opportunity to showcase your dedication and ingenuity, both individually and as an organisation, in protecting, promoting and enhancing animal welfare.

Explore the entry process today and discover our brand-new PawPrints Entry Toolkit, designed to assist and guide you seamlessly through the entry process.

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Still unsure how to enter the PawPrints awards and what it means for you? Check out our simple step-by-step guide below!

1. Discover Award Opportunities

Explore five main PawPrints categories and three special awards: Special Recognition Award, Innovator in Animal Welfare Award, and the new Massingham Advocacy Award, all recognising excellence in various aspects of animal welfare. 

2. Understand the Criteria and Eligibility

Review your chosen award category's criteria and eligibility. Ensure your policies, practices, procedures, initiatives and achievements align with the guidelines. Read the entry terms and conditions at the bottom of this page. 

3. Gather Supporting Materials

Collect materials to showcase your work effectively. This may include policy documents, project summaries, testimonials, images, or videos illustrating how you meet the criteria and underscore the positive impact of your contributions. 

4. Access and Complete the Online Entry Portal

Visit our online entry portal; no account creation is necessary for PawPrints entries. For those unfortunate few facing technical challenges, a manual entry form can be downloaded from the bottom of this webpage. Submit the completed form via email to Lee Gingell at lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk. 

5. Select your Award Category(s)

Select the award category(s) that aligns best with your work and achievements. Review the category(s) description and criteria to ensure alignment. Feel free - and we encourage it - to enter more than one category. 

6. Prepare and Send Your Submission(s)

Prepare and compile all supporting documents, then send them via email to Lee Gingell at lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk. Include everything essential for the judges to understand your work and meet the criteria. Maintain a concise and clear submission, explicitly highlighting where your entry aligns with the specified criteria. 

7. Review Your Entry

Take a moment to review your entire entry before submission. Ensure accuracy, clarity and completeness. 

8. Submit Your Entry

Email your completed and reviewed submission to Lee Gingell at lee.gingell@rspca.org.uk. Expect a confirmation email within three working days to verify your submission. 

9. Await Results

Following your submission, patiently await the awarding process. We may reach out for additional information before confirming your award. Keep an eye out and stay tuned for updates!

10. Attend Awards Ceremony

Get ready to attend the awards ceremony and networking reception upon winning a PawPrints award. Further details about the ceremony will be shared later this year. 

11. Share Your Success

Upon receiving an award, showcase your success on your platforms and in the media. Leverage the generated publicity to emphasise your commitment to protecting, promoting and enhancing animal welfare.