What are the Petplan & ADCH
Animal Charity Awards?

Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have joined forces for the 14th year of the Animal Charity Awards. The awards celebrate the outstanding work of staff and volunteers in animal charities and not-for-profit organisations across the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands.

Nominations are now closed

Thank you so much to everyone who nominated and congratulations to all of the nominees. The Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards Ceremony 2026 will be announced soon. Find out more about the ADCH Conference here.

The Awards

The Animal Charity Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of cat, dog, rabbit and horse rehoming charities who have gone that extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need.

The three nomination categories are:

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

Key dates for
your diary

  • 17th November 2025
    Nominations open
  • 27th February 2026
    Nominations close
  • April 2026
    Finalists announced
  • 7th May 2026
    Awards Ceremony
Photos from the 2025 event