PetQuip's trade association manager Pat Flynn said: "The awards have always been popular, but this is the first time that entries have been submitted on the actual day of the launch!
The event, now in its fourth year, is open for entries until 30 June. The 2016 PetQuip Awards presentations and dinner will be held in association with PATS on the first evening of the PATS Telford, on Sunday 25 September in the Ludlow Suite, part of the International Centre.
The entry categories for the PetQuip awards are Supplier of the Year, Wholesaler /Distributor of the Year, Pet Product Innovation of the Year, Exporter of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, UK Pet Retailer of the Year, International Pet Retailer/Distributor of the Year and Lifetime Achievement.