The Canadian Pet Community Awards presented by Pets Canada highlights the work of exceptional Canadian individuals and businesses who are 2023 Pets Canada members.

This year, in addition to our annual slate of award categories, we are proud to introduce a new category: John and Kelly Ayres Philanthropy Award for manufacturing and distribution companies.

Who can nominate who?

The nomination process is open to anyone from the pet community. The top 5 nominated candidates in each category will be announced prior to the voting process. The candidate with the most votes will win in their respective category. Note: All nominated candidates must be active members of Pets Canada and have not won the previous year.

Who can vote?

Everyone can vote! The candidate with the most votes will win in their respective category. Note: all nominated candidates must be active members of Pets Canada.

Each event includes five (5) award categories:

New category

John and Kelly Ayres Philanthropy Award

** Note: The John and Kelly Ayres Philanthropy Award Winner will be presented at our Toronto Show. We only have one winner for this category. **

Criteria for Each Category

John and Kelly Ayres Philanthropy Award

  • Aiding the pet community through support events and initiatives,
  • Involvement in animal and pet business advocacy issues,
  • Supporting the right of responsible pet businesses to offer healthy pets to the community,
  • Mentoring up-and-coming pet businesses.

Manufacturing or Distribution Sales Representative

    • Has a talent for helping business owners and their staff learn about the products and how they can benefit their clients
    • Is always readily available for ongoing support for clients and pet owners
    • Willingly participates in their clients’ community events, lending a hand and engaging pet families
    • The company must be a 2023 PIJAC Canada member (Canadian, American, or International)
    • Sales’ Rep must be Canadian and do business within the Canadian market

Retailer – Independent Business or Chain Store Location

    • Must be a brick and mortar location and a 2023 member of PIJAC Canada (when voting for the Chain Store Retailer Award, you are voting for one (1) specific franchisee or location, not the whole franchise).
    • Promotes responsible pet ownership in the store and community (ex: take-home information packages, care workshops, school visits, etc.)
    • Supports pet & pet families in the community (ex: pet food bank, raising awareness on issues impacting pets in the community, assisting other animal organizations, etc.)
    • Store location must be Canadian based

Pet Service Provider

  • Must be an individual offering pet services through their own registered business and a 2023 member of PIJAC Canada
  • Promotes responsible pet ownership through their services and community (ex: take-home information packages, after-sale care program, care workshops, school visits, etc.)
  • Supports pet & pet families in the community (ex: pet food bank, raising awareness on issues impacting pets in the community, assisting other animal organizations, etc.)
  • Company location must be Canadian based

Stay tuned for more information or contact Audrey Steren Lenoir at information@petscanada.org.

Winners

2023 Quebec Winners

Rêves Canin couette et câlins, Pet Service Provider Winner
Isabelle Garand, Manufacturer Sales Representative Winner.
Alexandrie Boisseau, Distributor Sales Representative Winner
Tail Pattes et Griffes (Iberville), Chain Store Retailer Winner
Animalerie Chambly, Independent Retailer Award Winner

2023 western Winners

780 Kennels Inc., Pet Service Provider Winner
Val Burgess, Manufacturer Sales Representative Winner.
Jennifer Burke, Distributor Sales Representative Winner
Tail Blazers - West Edmonton,  Chain Store Retailer Winner
Blue Barn Pet & Hobby Farm,  Independent Retailer Award Winner

2023 Eastern Winners

Cat Sitter Toronto, Pet Service Provider Winner
Daemon Stott, Manufacturer Sales Representative Winner.
Carl Eldridge, Distributor Sales Representative Winner
Global Pet Foods (Hespeler), Chain Store Retailer Winner
Blue Ribbon Pet Supply, Independent Retailer Award Winner

Stay tuned for more information or contact Audrey Steren Lenoir at information@petscanada.org.