THE OFFICIAL RAW PET FOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS
Celebrating the Fresh & Raw Pet Food Industry
We are thrilled to announce that in 2027 the Natural Dog Expo will be host to the official Raw Pet Food Industry Awards!
Sat May 1st 2027 – 7.30pm onwards – St Johns Hotel, Solihull
This is more than just an awards dinner.
The awards are supported by industry regulatory bodies and offer a true Celebration of the achievements of our industry sector, a chance to honour those involved and bring visibility to how far we have come, despite the adversity we can face, in our endeavours to feed and care for our dog’s with natural compassion.
ALL THE DETAILS
Judges and Official Endorsements
Criteria for Judges included being independent to any brand, with a strong connection to the industry and of course an understanding of fresh pet food.
Each have a specialism as well as considering all judging criteria.
Dr Vicki Adams Chief Executive Animal Cancer Trust – Industry Science & Feline Nutrition
Dr Bella O’Connell The Nutrition Vet – Nutrition & Manufacturing
Dr Conor Brady WellDog – Manufacturing and Formulation
Georgina Bashforth Leucillin – Marketing & Guardian Education
Rosie Robinson WufDesign – Communications and Website Functionality
Daniel Everett Pet Industry Federation – Industry Compliance & Responsible Trade Growth
Clayton Payne Pet Business Distruptors – Distribution & Traceability
Rachel Elnaugh Entrepreneur and former BBCTV Dragons’ Den ‘Dragon’ – Innovation & Business Acumen
Nominations & Entries
✨ Entries Now Open! ✨
Download your Entry Form simply by clicking* the relevant image below, fill in your details and simply return it to the email on the form.
You can use the forms multiple times for different Category entries and enter as many Categories as you wish to.
*check your downloads the form may well be already sitting there 😉
✨ Entries in by Fri 18th December ✨
Catagories
Raw Retailer of the Year (Scotland, Wales & Ireland, England North, England Mid Counties, England South)
Raw Retail Store Advisor
Fresh Lightly-Cooked Brand (products purchased frozen or from a fridge)
Raw Meaty Bones Supplier (raw food brand)
Raw Complete and Balanced Range
80/10/10 Range
Innovative Product (released in the last two years can include Treats/Broth)
Raw Brand of the Year
Raw Rising Star Brand (new or small-but-growing brand)
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Advocate of the Year (active fresh food promoter or industry educator – non social media)
Industry Life-Time Achievement Award
Celebrating the Fresh & Raw Pet Food Industry
We are thrilled to announce that in 2027 the Natural Dog Expo will be host to the official Raw Pet Food Industry Awards!
Sat May 1st 2027 – 7.30pm onwards – St Johns Hotel, Solihull
This is more than just an awards dinner.
The awards are supported by industry regulatory bodies and offer a true Celebration of the achievements of our industry sector, a chance to honour those involved and bring visibility to how far we have come, despite the adversity we can face, in our endeavours to feed and care for our dog’s with natural compassion.
ALL THE DETIALS
Judges and Official Endorsements
Criteria for Judges included being independent to any brand, with a strong connection to the industry and of course an understanding of fresh pet food.
Dr Vicki Adams Chief Executive Animal Cancer Trust – Industry Science & Feline Nutrition
Dr Bella O’Connell The Nutrition Vet – Nutrition & Manufacturing
Dr Conor Brady WellDog – Manufacturing and Formulation
Georgina Bashforth Leucillin – Marketing & Guardian Education
Rosie Robinson WUF design – Communications and Website Functionality
Daniel Everett Pet Industry Federation – Industry Compliance & Responsible Trade Growth
Clayton Payne Pet Business Distruptors – Distribution & Traceability
Rachel Elnaugh Entrepreneur and former BBCTV Dragons’ Den ‘Dragon’ – Innovation & Business Acumen
Nominations & Entries
✨ Entries Now Open! ✨
Download your Entry Form simply by clicking* the relevant image below, fill in your details and simply return it to the email on the form.
You can use the forms multiple times for different Category entries and enter as many Categories as you wish to.
*check your downloads the form may well be already sitting there 😉
✨ Entries in by Fri 18th December ✨
Catagories
Raw Retailer of the Year (Scotland, Wales & Ireland, England North, England Mid Counties, England South)
Raw Retail Store Advisor
Fresh Lightly-Cooked Brand (products purchased frozen or from a fridge)
Raw Meaty Bones Supplier (raw food brand)
Raw Complete and Balanced Range
80/10/10 Range
Innovative Product (released in the last two years can include Treats/Broth)
Raw Brand of the Year
Raw Rising Star Brand (new or small-but-growing brand)
Social Media Influencer of the Year
Advocate of the Year (active fresh food promoter or industry educator – non social media)
Industry Life-Time Achievement Award
✨Entry Forms ✨
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✨ Return by Fri 18th December ✨
✨Tables and Tickets ✨
Tickets to the R’Awards are included Free with your Full Weekend Natural Dog Expo Conference Tickets.
Available for general sale 30th of October 2026!
Please do contact us via our FB messages if you would like to simply attend the awards evening.
✨ Event Partner ✨
✨Tables & Tickets ✨
Tickets to the R’Awards are included with your Full Weekend Natural Dog Expo Conference Tickets.
Available for general sale at the end of October 26.
Please do contact us via our FB messages if you would like to simply attend the awards evening.
✨ Event Partner ✨