Crowning NZ’s best dogs, cats and vets. Nominations now open!
Introducing the Pawsies!
Welcome to the inaugural year of the Southern Cross Pet Insurance Pawsies Awards, our celebration of the joy our cats and dogs bring to our lives, and of the mahi that Aotearoa’s vet clinics do to keep our pets healthy.
The Southern Cross Pawsies are not just about good looks. They’re about character, personality and, in the indispensable vet category, it’s about the care and service vet clinic teams provide our furry family members.
So, does your cat have personality plus? Is your dog the floofiest of all the floofs? Are the team at your vet clinic the most dedicated, caring bunch in the country?
It’s time to make your nominations and be part of the fun!
Nominate your favourites now
You have until 16th April 2025 to nominate your cat, dog or vet clinic team – the Pawsies are open to EVERY cat and dog owner (aged 18 or over) in New Zealand - you don’t have to be a Southern Cross Pet Insurance customer to enter.
Just share a picture of your pet and tell us why your cat, dog or vet clinic team should win for the chance to win global acclaim (maybe) and fabulous prizes.
Make your nomination for Cat of the Year
How does your cat rule the roost? Tell us and be in to win.
Nominate your cat now!Make your nomination for Dog of the Year
Throw your dog a bone – tell us why they’re the best in the land.
Nominate your dog now!Make your nomination for Vet Clinic Team of the Year
Celebrate the difference that your vet clinic team make to your pets (and you).
Nominate your vet clinic team now!Top Dog and Top Cat win top prizes
The winners in each pet category win:
- A starring role in their very own billboard
- A pet store voucher worth $500
- A stunning Pawsies trophy
- A Pawsies collar tag for bragging rights out and about
- A Pickles Pawtrait to capture their star quality (worth $110)
- Training with Mark Vette (worth $750)
Top vet clinic team win prizes too
The winning vet clinic team win:
- A stunning Pawsies trophy
- Pawsies pins for the whole team
- And $1000 shopping spree for their staff kitchen!
How it works
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