The Pawscars
Many thanks for a record number of nominations. Entries are now closed. Please keep an eye over the festive period when this years shortlist will be announced!
The Pawscars Committee wish to thank all the sponsors, exhibitors, judges, stewards, organisers, businesses and everyone who continues to support The Pawscars and raising money for the Peek-a-boo Trust.
The Winners this year are...
Special Beginner of the Year - Sarah Lea (Sponsored by James Wellbeloved)
Unsung Hero - Fay Currie (Sponsored by Royal Canin)
Junior of the Year - Paige Hughes (Sponsored by James Wellbeloved)
Steward of the Year - Hazel Legget (Sponsored by The Kennel Club)
Training Class of the Year - Burton Village (Sponsored by Wellness Core)
Open Show of the Year - Oakengates & District (Sponsored by Fosse Data Systems)
Media Award of the Year - Showdog MEDIA (Sponsored by Agria)
Trade Stand of the Year - Plush Puppy UK (Sponsored by Premier Animal Housing)
Breed of the Year - Welsh Springer Spaniels (Sponsored by Prime)
Championship Show of the Year - Scottish Kennel Club (Sponsored by Wisdom Panel)
Exhibitor of the Year - Brendan Deegan (Sponsored by Petplan)
Breeder of the Year - Silkcroft (Sponsored by Royal Canin)
And inducted into the Hall of Fame this year is - Mark Cocozza.
The Pawscars is celebrating Dogdom but at our heart we are dedicated to raising funds for both canine and children's charities. Our most recent donation, of £5,000, was presented by committee members Lee Cox and Suzy Roffey to DRONE SAR.
Celebrating British Dogdom
We are nearing our sixth Pawscars event but back in 2013, Jilly's Jolly Jaunt was an outstanding success, raising just short of £50,000 for good causes and bringing the world of dogs together in a quite remarkable way.
The story could have ended there, but two weeks after the funds from the Jolly Jaunt were distributed to Great Ormond Street Hospital, DogLost and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust the next chapter of the story was started which led to the inaugural PAWSCARS on March 4th 2014 at The Hilton Metropole Birmingham NEC.
On that evening awards were made that recognised success, hard work and effort in all areas of the pedigree dog show scene and was a celebration of all that is good in the world of dog showing in the UK. It also established the PAWSCARS as a premier event in the UK pedigree dog world calendar and what is even better is that the PAWSCARS will raise money for good causes and with the backing of some of the biggest businesses in the industry.
The PAWSCARS and The Peek A Boo Trust were the brainchild of Gavin Robertson, handler of 2013 Crufts Best In Show Winner, Ch Soletrader Peek A Boo, or 'Jilly' and co-founder Stuart Baillie. The dog show community will be able to nominate those individuals, organisations and businesses they believe worthy of recognition; The PAWSCARS Committee will then take forwards a shortlist for a public vote. The lucky winners will receive their award on the night. The majority of awards will be voted on by the public with the Awards presented on the night. The PAWSCARS committee will also aim to recognise those often unsung heroes who will be invited to join The PAWSCARS Hall Of Fame and The Peek A Boo Trust's award for Outstanding Achievement. In addition to the awards, The PAWSCARS will also recognise the winners of the Top Dog, Top Stud and Top Brood Bitch competitions annually.
Celebrating British Dogdom
In ten years we have donated £146,820 to...
Great Ormond St Childrens Hospital - £29,400
DogLost - £17,150
Kennel Club Charitable trust- £2,450
Kids Get Going -£ 820
Ty Hafan - £10,000
Dog Aid - £10,000
Search and Rescue Dog Association (Scottish Section) -£10,000
Cinnamon Trust - £10,000
Belfast Childrens Hospital - £10,000
PACT -£10,000
Make a Wish -£10,000
Search & Rescue BERKS - £4,000
Medical Detection Dogs - £5,000
Street Vet - £5,000
Harvey Hext Trust - £3,000
Dogs Helping Kids = £5,000
DRONE SAR = £5,000
