Last updated: 16 Jun, 2021
Published on: 3 May, 2021
Submissions are now open for the 2021 Companion Animal Rescue Awards
An exciting opportunity has just pawped up to show Australia all the amazing work you do for rescue pets!
The Pet Insurance Companion Animal Rescue Awards recognises and rewards best practice in rescue, and celebrates organisations that are leading the way with progressive initiatives to help pets and communities. Submissions are now open for the 2021 awards and close on 31 July.
As one of the silver supporters of the awards, we’re cheering for all the wonderful rescue groups out there! PetRescue’s Co-founder Vickie Davy will also be a part of the judging panel for the awards.
And she's here to help! Watch the video below for some quick tips for your submission:
Prizes
There’s a cash prize of $1000 up for grabs (for category 1-6) among other fab prizes, and the opportunity to shine a spotlight on all the great work you do.
Key dates:
3 May -Open for Entries
31 July - Entries Close
1-31 August - Judging
15 September -Finalists Announced
Mid-October (Date TBC) - Rescue Awards Ceremony
Categories
There are EIGHT award categories for rehoming organisations, and you can enter multiple categories:
- Outstanding Rescue Group
- Outstanding New Rescue Group
- Outstanding Animal Shelter
- Outstanding Council Animal Shelter
- Innovation in Companion Animal Welfare and Management
- Community Education and/or Outreach program
- Volunteer of the Year
- Refuel Creative Digital Marketing Award
If you are a rescue or rehoming organisation that has been operating for at least 12 months, go ahead and enter a category that's relevant to you! ⭐️
Get more information about the submission criteria here
Looking for some inspiration for your entry? Stay tuned our the Members Facebook Group and your inbox as our Co-Founder Vix Davy will be reaching out soon with some helpful tips to ace your applications. Here are the amazing organisations who impressed the judges at the Rescue Awards last year.
Image Credits: Jo Lyons Photography