“Once again, the breadth of nominations for the welfare awards has amazed and enthused the judging panel” – chairman of the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards judging panel, Chris Laurence.
Holly Kernot
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Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019 finalists.
The achievements of “remarkable” people from the veterinary, farming and charity industries have been honoured at the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards 2019.
A record-breaking number of nominations were received for the awards, which is now in its third consecutive year.
Better lives
This year, the event took place at The Birmingham Conference and Events Centre on 3 April, with TV host Matt Baker and retired vet Chris Laurence on hosting duties.
The accolades recognise the achievements of those who go beyond the call of duty to better the lives of animals around the world.
‘Outstanding finalists’
Speaking at the ceremony, chairman of the judging panel Mr Laurence said: “Once again, the breadth of nominations for the welfare awards has amazed and enthused the judging panel.
“There have been some outstanding finalists and those who have won should be justifiably proud to have done so against some stiff competition.”
Tireless work
Mr Baker added: “It is the second consecutive year I have presented the Ceva Animal Welfare Awards and, once again, I am touched and humbled by the individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to enhance and promote animal welfare – both in the UK and abroad – to make a real difference to the lives of animals.”
Winners
The 2019 Ceva Animal Welfare Awards winners are:
Chris Laurence Vet of the Year Award, in association with Veterinary Record. WINNER: Hannah Capon from Canine Arthritis Management. Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, Adele Waters from Veterinary Record, Hannah Capon and Matt Baker.
Vet Nurse of the Year Award, in association with Agria Pet Insurance. WINNER: Rachel Wright from From Tree of Life for Animals (TOLFA). Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, Clara Nowak from TOLFA, Simon Wheeler from Agria, Wendy Wright and Matt Baker.
Charity Team of the Year Award in association with PDSA. WINNER: Ebony Horse Club, Brixton. Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, the team from Ebony Horse Club and Matt Baker.
Charitable Contribution of the Year Award, in association with Blue Cross. WINNER: Fiona Gammell from Wicklow Animal Welfare. Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, Steve Goody from Blue Cross, Fiona Gammell and Matt Baker.
Farmer of the Year Award, in association with the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI). WINNER: David Finlay from Rainton Farm, Castle Douglas. Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, David Finlay, Suzy Deeley from RABI and Matt Baker.
Farm Educator of the Year, in association with the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS). WINNER: James Griffiths from Taynton Court Farm, Gloucester. Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, Phoebe McCarter from NADIS, Alec Heron and James Griffiths from Taynton Court Farm, and Matt Baker.
International Cat Care Welfare of the Year Award. WINNER: Ian MacFarlaine, chief inspector of the SPCA in Bermuda.
Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare Award, in association with Your Dog and Your Cat. WINNER: Jacky Reid, honorary senior research fellow at the University of Glasgow and chief executive of research company NewMetrica. Pictured from left: Chris Laurence, Sarah Wright from Your Dog, Jacky Reid, Emily Wardle from Your Cat and Matt Baker.
