What are the Petplan & ADCH
Animal Charity Awards?

Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) have joined forces for the 13th 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 and incredible finalists. The Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards Ceremony 2025 took place on Thursday 8th May. 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 put in by the teams and the individuals within the animal charity sector 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

The winners for this year have been announced.
To see who they, and the other deserving finalists, are click here.


Key dates for
your diary

  • 7th October 2024
    Nominations open
  • 31st January 2025
    Online Nominations close
  • 7th February 2025
    Postal Nominations close
  • March 2025
    Finalists announced
  • 8th May 2025
    Awards Ceremony, Telford
Photos from the 2024 event