Taking a ‘paws’ in 2023
Award Categories
Outstanding Rescue Group
This is for Rescue Groups that have been operating for over 36 months. Entry by self-nomination.
Outstanding New Rescue Group
This is for new Rescue Groups who have been operating for 12 – 36 months. Entry by self-nomination.
Outstanding Animal Shelter
This is for Animal Shelters that take in surrendered, abandoned, and stray animals, and made a positive impact. Entry by self-nomination.
Australian Pet Welfare Foundation Award for Councils
This Award is for all local governments (councils) that have implemented a change which has made a positive impact on the outcomes for companion animals in their community. Entry by self-nomination.
Innovation in Companion Animal Welfare and Management
This category is open to rescue groups, animal shelters, council-run animal shelters, and animal management departments that do things differently internally to improve animal welfare outcomes. Entry by self-nomination.
Working with the Community to keep People and their Pets Together
This is for organisations/individuals including rescues, shelters, councils, vet clinics, and others who have implemented an initiative in the community to help keep people and their pets together. Entry by self-nomination.
Volunteer of the Year
This is for an outstanding team member who volunteers for a rescue group or animal shelter. Nomination a volunteer by a colleague/team leader/manager.
Refuel Creative Digital Marketing
This is for Rescue Groups and Animal Shelters that use digital marketing in creative, and effective ways to make a positive impact. Entry by self-nomination.
Ivory Coat People’s Rescue Story
Share your story of pet adoption to WIN a fabulous prize pack!
Ivory Coat Foster Carer Story
Share your story of foster care to WIN a fabulous prize pack!
Meet the Judges
A huge thank you to our ‘pawsome’ Judges who donate their time and expertise
Check out the 2022 pet adoption story entries!
Prizes
See all the prizes for each category listed here
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