GSPCA Animal Advent Calendar Day 23 - Could you nominate someone in Guernsey for an animal award this Christmas

This Christmas could you take a moment to nominate someone or a charity for a national award.

It doesn't take long and it is always great to see Guernsey featured for the wonderful work caring people carry out 24 hours 7 days a week.

Below are the details of the Petplan and ADCH Awards as well as the Ceva Awards -

Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Charity Awards celebrate outstanding animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK who go that extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need.

Petplan has worked closely with animal rehoming centres for over 30 years and sees first-hand the fantastic work that goes on to help improve the welfare of animals. These awards provide an opportunity to recognise the dedication and commitment of charities and give pet owners a chance to say 'thank you'.

What are the award categories?

The three award categories are:

• Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year 
• Animal Charity Employee of the Year 
• Animal Charity Team of the Year

What should I say in my nomination?

Each pet owner will have their own individual reasons for why they think a specific charity team or individual deserves an award. Try to provide detailed examples of what the charity or members of the team did to go above and beyond your expectations. What exactly did they do or say? How did they make you feel? What was it that made your experience a positive one?

To nominate please click here.

How are these awards judged?

The nominations are judged by an impartial and independent panel of key industry representatives. These judges have first-hand experience of working in the animal welfare sector and are able to use their expertise to judge who the truly outstanding teams and individuals are from the nominations we receive. Petplan are not part of the judging panel.

When is the nomination period?

The Petplan and ADCH Animal Charity Awards open in October and close on the 15th February 2016.

To nominate please click here.

When are the winners announced?

Three finalists will be selected in each category and invited to attend a prestigious awards ceremony in April 2016, where the winners will be announced.

Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said "Last year our very own Yvonne Chauvel was a finalist from the 5000 nominations and we were all so proud of her at the GSPCA."

"The awards are a fantastic way to celebrate those that work so hard helping animals around the clock and it would be wonderful if we could recognise others from Guernsey on the national stage with the ADCH and Pet Plan Awards."

Yvonne Chauvel Senior Animal Care Assistant said "I really couldn't believe I was short listed from 1000's of animal workers from all over the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands."

"Each nominee receives a certificate so if you think you know someone that helps animals please do nominate as it is a great award."

To see more about Yvonne story please click here. 

To nominate please click here.

The CEVA dedicated Welfare Awards website is now open for nominations - www.cevawelfareawards.com

Please note nominations can only be submitted electronically via the website this year. Nominations will be accepted until early January.

Earlier this year GSPCA President and local vet John Knight won the Vet of the Year category and our very own Yvonne Chauvel the GSPCA Senior Animal Care Assistant was a finalist for the Charity Professional of the Year Award.

To see the full information about this years awards please go to - http://www.gspca.org.gg/blog/ceva-animal-welfare-award-2015-chris-laurence-vet-year-gspca-president-john-knight 

2016 Award Categories

Chris Laurence Vet of the Year Award - in association with the Veterinary Times - This award is to recognise a veterinary surgeon working in practice that emulates Chris' dedication to animal welfare by educating pet owners and consistently demonstrating a commitment to the continued improvement of animal welfare standards.

The VN Times Welfare Nurse of the Year Award - This award is to give recognition to a veterinary nurse working in practice who has shown real commitment to improving and championing excellent animal welfare within their practice.

Charity Professional of the Year Award (UK & International) - This award is for an individual who works within a charity organisation who consistently performs to the best of their ability, with the single minded goal of helping save and improve the lives of animals in need.

Charity Team of the Year Award (UK & International)  - This Award is for an awe inspiring team who's drive and passionate dedication has changed the lives of animals for the better, by tirelessly promoting and championing their cause.

Volunteer of the Year Welfare Award (UK & International) -  This Award is for someone who through their amazing dedication and tenacity has helped improve animal welfare. Who in their own free time goes above and beyond the call of duty to improve the lives of animals either in the UK or Internationally.

Farm Animal Welfare Award (UK & International) - This award is for someone who works within the farming industry and who strives to provide or encourage high standards of ethical and compassionate farm animal welfare. We want to award someone who has made a tangible difference.

To find out more and nominate please go to http://www.cevawelfareawards.com/

Over the festive period please remember that in the case of an emergency, sick, injured or stray animal(s) please call 01481 257261 and choose the 24 hour emergency option.

The GSPCA officially stop rehoming on the 15th December until the 2nd January, but some animals may be suitable during these periods. The GSPCA do not believe in pets as presents and each home is looked at individually as is the pet.

The times are below for reception when you can pop in and buy everything from your Christmas lottery tickets to pets presents from the GSPCA Animal Shelter. The GSPCA want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Christmas trees for sale locally grown at the GSPCA. Minimum donation for a tree is –

• Under 2 feet - £25 min. donation
• Under 3 feet - £35 min. donation
• Under 4 feet - £45 min. donation
• Under 5 feet - £55 min. donation
• Under 6 feet - £65 min. donation
• Over 6 feet - £75 min. donation

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